| 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 | $239.54 | 4.607% | $250.5756 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.82 | 5.149% | $108.1142 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 7.845% | $9.5335 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 11.724% | $98.1719 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.50 | 7.129% | $121.5914 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 12.463% | $156.0424 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.88 | 6.791% | $83.1688 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.20 | $827.1978 | $827.19 | $827.20 | $827.20 | |