| 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 | $239.57 | 4.323% | $249.9266 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.78 | 3.417% | $70.096 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.97 | 10.271% | $194.0439 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.40 | 6.374% | $9.9992 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.90 | 4.206% | $85.3447 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.83 | 6.178% | $101.7504 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 7.612% | $201.1806 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.40 | $912.3414 | $912.34 | $912.40 | $912.30 | |