| 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 | $228.93 | 9.334% | $250.2983 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 5.756% | $17.4392 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.81 | 8.249% | $206.5499 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.70 | 11.377% | $16.3724 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.95 | 11.265% | $169.0672 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.40 | 7.480% | $132.6303 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.56 | 8.565% | $97.2308 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.84 | $889.5881 | $889.59 | $889.60 | $889.50 | |