| 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 | $233.47 | 6.859% | $249.4837 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.51 | 6.849% | $193.9416 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 5.858% | $80.992 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.28 | 5.648% | $111.2262 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.59 | 8.571% | $10.412 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.34 | 12.682% | $101.7969 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 7.641% | $148.8998 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.03 | $896.7522 | $896.75 | $896.80 | $896.70 | |