| 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 | $228.96 | 9.253% | $250.1457 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.72 | 3.860% | $18.404 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.70 | 13.615% | $49.6498 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.41 | 12.470% | $182.6625 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.55 | 8.785% | $39.7609 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.30 | 7.851% | $157.786 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.72 | 6.724% | $232.3595 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.36 | $930.7684 | $930.77 | $930.75 | $930.80 | |