| 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 | $185.73 | 9.822% | $203.9724 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.74 | 8.542% | $80.0389 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.43 | 6.623% | $239.294 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 8.677% | $242.7844 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.55 | 13.510% | $243.5357 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.60 | 12.201% | $126.3383 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 4.557% | $80.4566 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.40 | $1,216.4203 | $1,216.42 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.40 | |