| 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 | $230.72 | 8.744% | $250.8942 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 12.629% | $18.5275 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.32 | 7.604% | $180.043 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.26 | 13.184% | $227.7941 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.59 | 9.104% | $31.1928 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.42 | 9.545% | $172.4457 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.87 | 11.175% | $12.0847 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.63 | $892.9820 | $892.97 | $893.05 | $892.90 | |