| 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 | $229.89 | 8.705% | $249.9019 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 8.247% | $162.8251 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.39 | 6.744% | $230.9833 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.76 | 8.362% | $17.0779 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.91 | 3.874% | $144.2914 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 5.460% | $94.7769 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.28 | 7.265% | $179.4329 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.52 | $1,079.2894 | $1,079.29 | $1,079.40 | $1,079.30 | |