| 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 | $236.27 | 5.659% | $249.6405 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.74 | 3.119% | $25.5116 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 10.787% | $186.5653 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.44 | 13.140% | $40.0968 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.60 | 13.824% | $76.945 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.98 | 10.325% | $248.2092 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.42 | 10.815% | $157.8227 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.85 | $984.7911 | $984.80 | $984.75 | $984.70 | |