| 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 | $230.42 | 8.361% | $249.6854 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.45 | 8.206% | $79.4773 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.85 | 10.222% | $204.8476 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.45 | 12.750% | $131.2974 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.97 | 13.346% | $86.109 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.37 | 11.561% | $217.9567 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.58 | 10.199% | $131.776 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.09 | $1,101.1494 | $1,101.17 | $1,101.20 | $1,101.20 | |