| 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 | $233.94 | 6.634% | $249.4596 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 4.384% | $94.478 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.38 | 6.442% | $78.1071 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 4.406% | $168.9185 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.94 | 12.473% | $109.0313 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.55 | 6.598% | $75.2049 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.97 | 5.781% | $107.8649 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.08 | $883.0643 | $883.06 | $883.05 | $883.10 | |