| 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 | $227.40 | 9.260% | $248.4572 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.38 | 11.266% | $8.2114 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 8.484% | $104.0036 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 13.737% | $149.9622 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.94 | 7.244% | $212.2788 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.84 | 10.198% | $223.5256 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 10.638% | $39.3761 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.87 | $985.8149 | $985.82 | $985.85 | $985.90 | |