| 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 | $239.87 | 3.804% | $248.9947 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.98 | 8.568% | $137.8596 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 11.143% | $30.3087 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.71 | 12.579% | $161.7873 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.67 | 13.151% | $115.0406 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 11.188% | $9.7845 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 8.102% | $96.7297 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.78 | $800.5051 | $800.50 | $800.55 | $800.50 | |