| 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 | $232.27 | 7.823% | $250.4405 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.92 | 6.195% | $51.9506 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 13.500% | $86.8275 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 4.752% | $170.3582 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 3.406% | $250.1391 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.49 | 3.706% | $239.032 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 8.231% | $223.9624 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.64 | $1,272.7103 | $1,272.71 | $1,272.75 | $1,272.70 | |