| 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 | $228.51 | 8.271% | $247.4101 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 8.144% | $88.5159 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.89 | 7.255% | $109.2821 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.45 | 3.550% | $65.7025 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 5.745% | $250.2244 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.54 | 8.678% | $36.4506 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.47 | 6.790% | $187.3844 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.34 | $984.9700 | $984.96 | $984.95 | $985.00 | |