| 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 | $244.98 | 5.408% | $258.2285 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.58 | 8.486% | $88.5029 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 3.310% | $25.4762 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.84 | 9.144% | $223.5706 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 7.556% | $30.5244 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.99 | 10.187% | $66.1012 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.73 | 3.756% | $196.8563 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.16 | $889.2601 | $889.26 | $889.25 | $889.30 | |