| 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 | $228.89 | 8.736% | $248.8858 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.60 | 3.296% | $249.5631 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.44 | 13.222% | $272.231 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 7.319% | $253.8846 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.94 | 6.394% | $264.8572 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.57 | 9.176% | $261.5529 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.39 | 12.308% | $86.9152 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,513.40 | $1,637.8898 | $1,637.89 | $1,637.90 | $1,638.00 | |