| 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 | $187.60 | 9.727% | $205.8479 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 5.726% | $78.5544 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.72 | 9.410% | $204.2904 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.87 | 6.225% | $242.0549 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.75 | 3.280% | $115.4154 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 6.225% | $168.8659 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 6.329% | $242.7704 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.53 | $1,257.7993 | $1,257.80 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.90 | |