| 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 | $234.27 | 6.657% | $249.8654 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.40 | 8.216% | $93.4986 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.89 | 11.173% | $92.1513 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.92 | 11.368% | $123.5294 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.44 | 5.731% | $16.3249 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.84 | 6.446% | $23.2478 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.68 | 3.653% | $107.4674 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.44 | $706.0848 | $706.09 | $706.05 | $706.10 | |