| 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 | $225.55 | 10.617% | $249.4966 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.45 | 8.501% | $31.9535 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 8.831% | $176.2627 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 13.474% | $149.6155 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.78 | 5.166% | $152.2593 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.97 | 3.860% | $22.818 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.65 | 3.631% | $19.3272 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.21 | $801.7328 | $801.74 | $801.70 | $801.80 | |