| 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 | $231.96 | 7.725% | $249.8789 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.78 | 8.303% | $131.8914 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.48 | 4.623% | $13.057 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.57 | 13.355% | $8.581 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 12.216% | $49.1169 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 7.520% | $17.6763 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.32 | 9.743% | $80.4636 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.32 | $550.6651 | $550.67 | $550.70 | $550.80 | |