| 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 | $219.69 | 13.605% | $249.5788 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 5.445% | $68.9927 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.95 | 4.594% | $34.4637 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.81 | 8.860% | $52.046 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.83 | 13.192% | $230.7193 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.78 | 8.637% | $96.4479 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.77 | 7.143% | $140.1109 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.26 | $872.3593 | $872.36 | $872.35 | $872.30 | |