| 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 | $229.90 | 7.817% | $247.8713 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 8.286% | $140.5011 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 8.397% | $210.2035 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.45 | 4.588% | $9.8836 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.81 | 9.366% | $183.5271 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 9.533% | $87.2978 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.49 | 12.579% | $95.118 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.02 | $974.4024 | $974.40 | $974.40 | $974.40 | |