| 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 | $225.47 | 6.675% | $240.5201 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.62 | 12.706% | $68.3224 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.94 | 9.163% | $80.7151 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.29 | 11.554% | $173.2322 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 3.725% | $258.5449 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.37 | 5.686% | $65.9164 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.90 | 6.238% | $100.8199 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.85 | $988.0710 | $988.07 | $988.00 | $987.90 | |