| 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 | $200.80 | 8.265% | $217.3961 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 12.553% | $87.69 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.39 | 13.457% | $247.7787 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 8.857% | $193.2756 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.26 | 13.188% | $275.3411 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.89 | 10.283% | $192.8739 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.28 | 8.391% | $36.0725 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.08 | $1,250.4279 | $1,250.43 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.50 | |