| 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 | $234.83 | 5.820% | $248.4971 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.90 | 11.406% | $125.7774 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.95 | 10.342% | $142.286 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.74 | 6.312% | $147.4973 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.75 | 8.471% | $61.5573 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.37 | 13.328% | $97.8814 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 8.552% | $164.7168 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.28 | $988.2133 | $988.23 | $988.25 | $988.30 | |