| 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 | $229.57 | 8.647% | $249.4209 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.70 | 7.624% | $83.6238 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.40 | 7.792% | $85.5868 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.50 | 12.481% | $188.4057 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.84 | 5.247% | $86.1341 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.94 | 11.247% | $235.7769 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.44 | 7.385% | $60.6081 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.39 | $989.5563 | $989.56 | $989.55 | $989.50 | |