| 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 | $249.87 | 13.617% | $283.8948 | $283.89 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.53 | 8.870% | $25.6171 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 3.423% | $40.1695 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.91 | 7.515% | $163.326 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.92 | 4.553% | $228.8874 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.69 | 12.208% | $18.7275 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.29 | 8.346% | $105.4098 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.05 | $866.0321 | $866.04 | $866.05 | $866.00 | |