| 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 | $233.71 | 7.183% | $250.4974 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 10.539% | $17.5868 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.27 | 4.574% | $60.9353 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 12.830% | $148.1232 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.35 | 6.804% | $199.0293 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 4.244% | $249.9458 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 7.844% | $51.7328 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.26 | $977.8506 | $977.86 | $977.90 | $977.70 | |