| 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 | $249.69 | 7.655% | $268.8038 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 7.235% | $78.0456 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.91 | 11.448% | $261.8025 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.25 | 3.165% | $131.2775 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.85 | 5.512% | $118.0152 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.30 | 8.844% | $219.103 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.29 | 3.809% | $96.8434 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.07 | $1,173.8910 | $1,173.89 | $1,173.90 | $1,173.80 | |