| 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 | $230.65 | 8.375% | $249.9669 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.37 | 12.322% | $103.7518 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 8.153% | $130.3244 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.27 | 10.688% | $19.1158 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 11.299% | $259.0373 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.35 | 9.123% | $171.705 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.83 | 11.225% | $55.4234 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.71 | $989.3246 | $989.33 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |