| 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 | $232.54 | 7.856% | $250.8083 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 6.722% | $89.1982 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.39 | 10.839% | $187.7502 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.90 | 11.250% | $86.6638 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.37 | 3.415% | $194.8028 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.66 | 13.501% | $250.4513 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.94 | 4.350% | $88.6349 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.38 | $1,148.3095 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.40 | |