| 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 | $240.36 | 3.717% | $249.2942 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.45 | 8.800% | $108.2016 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.56 | 11.424% | $27.3657 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 6.136% | $145.937 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.94 | 8.108% | $142.6377 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.61 | 3.322% | $85.3543 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.88 | 4.847% | $229.4891 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.30 | $988.2796 | $988.28 | $988.30 | $988.30 | |