| 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 | $240.37 | 8.840% | $261.6187 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.38 | 9.397% | $44.1745 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.64 | 13.231% | $21.1063 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.48 | 7.868% | $214.0964 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.65 | 9.790% | $99.5246 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.31 | 12.541% | $97.1341 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 9.257% | $251.8483 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.34 | $989.5029 | $989.50 | $989.45 | $989.40 | |