| 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 | $215.86 | 3.857% | $224.1857 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.29 | 12.636% | $13.843 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.28 | 8.756% | $92.7471 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.47 | 5.302% | $249.0076 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.38 | 12.270% | $70.034 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.32 | 10.794% | $148.8185 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.94 | 6.841% | $96.0928 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.54 | $894.7287 | $894.73 | $894.75 | $894.60 | |