| 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 | $231.98 | 8.189% | $250.9768 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.77 | 7.298% | $49.1103 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.40 | 4.468% | $237.5602 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 12.501% | $150.6051 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 6.730% | $32.7981 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.76 | 10.200% | $16.2655 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.41 | 3.504% | $185.6965 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.92 | $923.0125 | $923.03 | $923.00 | $923.10 | |