| 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 | $229.37 | 8.714% | $249.3573 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 3.144% | $81.9582 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.87 | 5.739% | $96.085 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.57 | 6.759% | $81.7454 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.70 | 8.103% | $134.8044 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.76 | 11.146% | $57.5292 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.60 | 12.797% | $184.5359 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.33 | $886.0154 | $886.03 | $886.05 | $886.00 | |