| 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 | $240.98 | 5.599% | $254.4725 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.61 | 11.495% | $216.9804 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.36 | 7.785% | $108.173 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.40 | 13.520% | $88.9997 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.63 | 13.126% | $26.7317 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.52 | 9.791% | $52.1727 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.38 | 12.482% | $211.8936 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.88 | $959.4236 | $959.41 | $959.40 | $959.50 | |