| 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 | $247.76 | 3.494% | $256.4167 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.58 | 7.481% | $70.486 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.90 | 6.506% | $96.814 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.57 | 13.151% | $122.848 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.89 | 10.232% | $218.1381 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.49 | 11.730% | $203.8961 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.57 | 11.585% | $18.4896 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.76 | $987.0885 | $987.10 | $987.10 | $987.00 | |