| 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 | $27.87 | 9.426% | $30.497 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.74 | 8.110% | $88.3691 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.48 | 7.276% | $219.358 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.50 | 10.375% | $159.4919 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.46 | 10.329% | $89.874 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.91 | 8.167% | $61.5578 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 6.232% | $250.017 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.31 | $899.1648 | $899.17 | $899.10 | $899.30 | |