| 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 | $230.80 | 8.254% | $249.8502 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.71 | 3.793% | $87.9231 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.35 | 12.716% | $80.4229 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.35 | 9.381% | $138.2029 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.59 | 7.428% | $54.3478 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.83 | 9.743% | $7.4954 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.57 | 11.540% | $131.1376 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.20 | $749.3799 | $749.38 | $749.35 | $749.30 | |