| 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 | $180.83 | 8.545% | $196.2819 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 8.159% | $256.0124 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.30 | 5.421% | $108.8999 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 3.831% | $146.329 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.52 | 5.587% | $104.0243 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 5.772% | $232.0109 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.74 | 9.435% | $247.0386 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.37 | $1,290.5970 | $1,290.59 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.50 | |