| 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 | $229.95 | 8.525% | $249.5532 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.61 | 7.597% | $73.8223 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 12.319% | $112.7795 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.71 | 5.242% | $36.5295 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.64 | 11.675% | $167.1105 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 11.365% | $158.929 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.81 | 3.294% | $189.8647 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.84 | $988.5887 | $988.58 | $988.60 | $988.60 | |