| 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 | $180.50 | 8.462% | $195.7739 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.67 | 8.196% | $252.8216 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.90 | 4.811% | $262.9708 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 11.639% | $49.9808 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 10.782% | $120.2649 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.62 | 8.352% | $211.9582 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.57 | 6.200% | $146.0993 | $146.10 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.59 | $1,239.8695 | $1,239.86 | $1,239.80 | $1,240.00 | |