| 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 | $234.91 | 4.376% | $245.1897 | $245.19 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.31 | 3.797% | $32.4988 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 10.177% | $80.7708 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.86 | 9.759% | $83.2632 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.67 | 4.193% | $147.6102 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.88 | 3.636% | $151.1842 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.65 | 10.379% | $249.0702 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.59 | $989.5871 | $989.58 | $989.55 | $989.70 | |