| 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 | $238.98 | 7.749% | $257.4986 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.66 | 7.308% | $123.0394 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.46 | 3.539% | $82.2721 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 12.228% | $23.9943 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 6.240% | $198.2226 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.75 | 12.501% | $27.844 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.78 | 5.761% | $178.5034 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.59 | $891.3744 | $891.36 | $891.35 | $891.30 | |