| 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 | $234.82 | 5.392% | $247.4815 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.28 | 12.412% | $70.0102 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 8.328% | $26.5945 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.78 | 12.150% | $196.0158 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.26 | 13.452% | $102.4018 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 9.492% | $230.6996 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.49 | 4.170% | $84.8881 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.88 | $958.0915 | $958.09 | $958.10 | $958.10 | |