| 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 | $231.86 | 8.249% | $250.9861 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.54 | 8.448% | $150.2439 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.34 | 3.207% | $93.2372 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.99 | 4.681% | $85.828 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.42 | 12.443% | $84.8045 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 8.871% | $249.0315 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.75 | 10.867% | $26.3309 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.64 | $940.4621 | $940.46 | $940.55 | $940.30 | |