| 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 | $231.95 | 7.848% | $250.1534 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.44 | 13.735% | $279.1512 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 11.720% | $166.3734 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.50 | 13.847% | $129.2163 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.45 | 12.255% | $40.9169 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.49 | 12.723% | $37.7509 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.50 | 7.768% | $77.0541 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.25 | $980.6162 | $980.61 | $980.55 | $980.80 | |