| 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 | $230.36 | 8.715% | $250.4359 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.64 | 10.107% | $88.7903 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.30 | 10.635% | $66.7129 | $66.71 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.56 | 11.683% | $175.9677 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.59 | 3.408% | $112.2907 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 5.400% | $238.6256 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.35 | 12.229% | $92.4206 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.20 | $1,025.2437 | $1,025.25 | $1,025.25 | $1,025.20 | |