| 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 | $224.50 | 11.252% | $249.7607 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 4.543% | $15.1796 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 4.790% | $170.3571 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 6.485% | $45.0112 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.61 | 10.387% | $44.8282 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.36 | 9.236% | $13.5016 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.30 | 9.847% | $150.8199 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.13 | $689.4583 | $689.46 | $689.45 | $689.50 | |