| 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 | $224.85 | 11.403% | $250.4896 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.49 | 3.294% | $238.0823 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.88 | 9.852% | $209.6855 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.50 | 4.458% | $94.5345 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.42 | 5.539% | $81.7083 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 8.364% | $15.9729 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.46 | 3.291% | $69.6801 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.34 | $960.1532 | $960.15 | $960.20 | $960.20 | |