| 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 | $233.86 | 6.547% | $249.1708 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.75 | 10.300% | $168.4833 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.99 | 10.812% | $79.7736 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.87 | 12.471% | $97.7036 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.40 | 13.432% | $107.0798 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.77 | 7.325% | $160.7407 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.31 | 7.440% | $37.9371 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.95 | $900.8889 | $900.88 | $900.90 | $900.90 | |