| 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 | $240.95 | 3.335% | $248.9857 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.47 | 6.370% | $53.6849 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 8.162% | $113.5593 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 8.408% | $85.3713 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.95 | 13.196% | $24.8465 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.91 | 4.565% | $12.4537 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.74 | 5.266% | $149.204 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.76 | $688.1054 | $688.10 | $688.10 | $688.20 | |