| 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 | $189.38 | 8.400% | $205.2879 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.52 | 9.697% | $6.0553 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.95 | 11.606% | $178.5138 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 11.325% | $277.511 | $277.51 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.27 | 7.293% | $261.0117 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 4.252% | $129.2308 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.72 | 3.291% | $220.7535 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.08 | $1,278.3640 | $1,278.36 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.40 | |