| 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 | $232.48 | 7.741% | $250.4763 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.43 | 11.336% | $177.503 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.96 | 13.403% | $160.9869 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 3.655% | $123.6604 | $123.66 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 9.537% | $219.8189 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.26 | 12.296% | $8.1527 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.27 | 11.446% | $96.1445 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.38 | $1,036.7427 | $1,036.74 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.80 | |