| 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 | $198.27 | 13.225% | $224.4912 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 5.626% | $17.5762 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 13.142% | $157.1769 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 11.161% | $31.503 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.39 | 7.764% | $55.3799 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.25 | 7.105% | $265.8882 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.71 | 11.775% | $175.1626 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.52 | $927.1780 | $927.18 | $927.25 | $927.30 | |