| 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 | $229.33 | 8.595% | $249.0409 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 4.873% | $28.9449 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.39 | 5.765% | $30.0267 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.50 | 3.208% | $248.2152 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.80 | 8.454% | $8.4594 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 11.156% | $83.0891 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 10.516% | $233.5093 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.66 | $881.2855 | $881.29 | $881.30 | $881.20 | |