| 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 | $231.83 | 7.188% | $248.4939 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.43 | 7.180% | $90.4921 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.64 | 9.255% | $120.8797 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.90 | 10.692% | $170.355 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.34 | 11.367% | $136.2464 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.41 | 10.377% | $67.7825 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.97 | 13.753% | $64.8051 | $64.81 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.52 | $899.0547 | $899.06 | $899.10 | $899.10 | |