| 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 | $15.30 | 3.610% | $15.8523 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.44 | 4.168% | $249.4199 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.90 | 7.513% | $86.978 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 7.595% | $22.3044 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.90 | 7.752% | $76.3962 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 7.436% | $187.5081 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.78 | 12.715% | $249.9793 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.58 | $888.4382 | $888.44 | $888.45 | $888.50 | |