| 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 | $240.84 | 3.386% | $248.9948 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.49 | 13.482% | $188.9362 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 12.576% | $88.496 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 8.269% | $8.5424 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.69 | 12.850% | $115.8857 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.52 | 5.188% | $59.4523 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.71 | 3.262% | $192.8005 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.75 | $903.1079 | $903.11 | $903.15 | $903.10 | |