| 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 | $240.59 | 3.574% | $249.1887 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 4.310% | $50.872 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.67 | 9.425% | $158.3051 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.83 | 13.607% | $162.2649 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.82 | 10.496% | $95.9326 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 9.106% | $68.6931 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.92 | 9.266% | $117.9199 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.56 | $903.1763 | $903.17 | $903.15 | $903.20 | |