| 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 | $229.88 | 8.860% | $250.2474 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.65 | 9.238% | $49.8671 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.89 | 13.255% | $36.117 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.40 | 5.774% | $71.2917 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.48 | 10.402% | $246.7264 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 6.616% | $37.241 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.98 | 4.655% | $258.4769 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.21 | $949.9675 | $949.98 | $950.00 | $949.90 | |