| 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 | $234.81 | 6.252% | $249.4903 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.31 | 7.375% | $60.4629 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.92 | 5.633% | $183.7169 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.79 | 9.188% | $22.7002 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.35 | 11.608% | $80.7484 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 7.125% | $179.5415 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.32 | 13.210% | $101.1192 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $877.7794 | $877.78 | $877.75 | $877.70 | |