| 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 | $231.91 | 7.871% | $250.1636 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.39 | 5.800% | $20.5146 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.41 | 8.478% | $35.1577 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.41 | 7.283% | $172.0927 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.85 | 7.419% | $35.2871 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.44 | 3.216% | $176.9535 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 8.227% | $163.3687 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.36 | $853.5379 | $853.53 | $853.50 | $853.70 | |