| 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 | $208.40 | 8.649% | $226.4245 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 12.720% | $59.0202 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.39 | 8.680% | $18.8995 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.37 | 10.585% | $54.5958 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 5.448% | $240.2527 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.26 | 11.222% | $149.3267 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.57 | 12.702% | $238.4436 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.19 | $986.9630 | $986.96 | $986.95 | $986.90 | |