| 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 | $230.37 | 8.595% | $250.1703 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.37 | 4.592% | $27.5809 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.33 | 10.464% | $156.1188 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.36 | 8.741% | $270.0691 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.31 | 11.801% | $15.9987 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.87 | 12.654% | $55.054 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.85 | 9.725% | $110.6577 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.46 | $885.6495 | $885.65 | $885.60 | $885.80 | |