| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $77.50 | 11.222% | $86.1971 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.25 | 4.284% | $93.0735 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.41 | 12.732% | $275.5283 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 12.296% | $19.9325 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 13.490% | $284.6783 | $284.68 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.44 | 6.595% | $202.9995 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.68 | 13.813% | $283.0302 | $283.03 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.87 | $1,245.4394 | $1,245.44 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.40 | |