| 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 | $238.95 | 4.422% | $249.5164 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 9.759% | $16.1785 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.91 | 11.787% | $212.2947 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.72 | 3.112% | $130.6635 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.27 | 8.108% | $220.8322 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.61 | 10.787% | $117.0022 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 8.347% | $39.525 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.68 | $986.0125 | $986.01 | $986.05 | $986.00 | |