| 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 | $238.89 | 4.222% | $248.9759 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.95 | 9.517% | $19.6583 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 5.360% | $258.7958 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.69 | 12.852% | $21.092 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.53 | 3.666% | $89.7022 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.44 | 7.608% | $202.7765 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.97 | 6.624% | $35.1539 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.10 | $876.1546 | $876.16 | $876.20 | $876.30 | |