| 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 | $229.28 | 9.250% | $250.4884 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.27 | 6.827% | $40.8827 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.52 | 8.584% | $220.9902 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.48 | 13.406% | $54.9792 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 13.397% | $17.3611 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.67 | 6.163% | $243.8246 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.50 | 7.656% | $52.2132 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.03 | $880.7394 | $880.73 | $880.75 | $880.80 | |