| 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 | $230.83 | 8.717% | $250.9515 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.30 | 12.708% | $99.5212 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 3.221% | $25.5162 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.91 | 3.654% | $19.601 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.60 | 5.365% | $189.2355 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.57 | 4.165% | $17.2601 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.54 | 7.136% | $85.216 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.47 | $687.3015 | $687.31 | $687.25 | $687.30 | |