| 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 | $235.47 | 5.853% | $249.2521 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.77 | 8.259% | $214.1038 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.44 | 3.379% | $98.6649 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.55 | 10.866% | $185.756 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.58 | 10.320% | $197.0095 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.32 | 13.287% | $7.1597 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.93 | 13.114% | $37.2484 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.06 | $989.1944 | $989.19 | $989.15 | $989.30 | |