| 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 | $241.28 | 3.195% | $248.9889 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.96 | 3.779% | $27.9788 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.54 | 11.852% | $85.6115 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.32 | 8.177% | $136.6492 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.86 | 12.225% | $60.4444 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.72 | 8.455% | $97.3058 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 7.181% | $232.0361 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.17 | $889.0147 | $889.02 | $889.05 | $888.90 | |