| 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 | $221.95 | 12.710% | $250.1598 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.61 | 7.420% | $91.9623 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.33 | 3.839% | $80.2987 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.35 | 9.506% | $130.6954 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.93 | 7.631% | $14.993 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 11.190% | $275.4843 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.57 | 9.178% | $133.8195 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.50 | $977.4130 | $977.41 | $977.40 | $977.50 | |