| 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 | $192.70 | 8.660% | $209.3878 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.45 | 8.136% | $179.9924 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 5.327% | $261.8324 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.55 | 11.606% | $207.0849 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 10.260% | $48.9444 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 4.569% | $240.9061 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.90 | 6.127% | $130.4301 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.96 | $1,278.5781 | $1,278.57 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.50 | |