| 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 | $212.47 | 8.839% | $231.2502 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 5.150% | $16.2983 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.73 | 8.571% | $253.763 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.76 | 4.383% | $207.4717 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.73 | 12.358% | $280.5916 | $280.59 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 13.494% | $187.2084 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 8.746% | $53.938 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.74 | $1,230.5212 | $1,230.52 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.60 | |