| 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 | $239.25 | 4.157% | $249.1956 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.93 | 13.159% | $98.3691 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.68 | 6.643% | $72.176 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.35 | 11.533% | $128.6533 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 11.316% | $173.9869 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.56 | 7.328% | $162.6663 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.94 | 12.692% | $93.4667 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.01 | $978.5139 | $978.53 | $978.50 | $978.70 | |