| 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 | $233.84 | 9.255% | $255.4819 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.92 | 11.494% | $170.4966 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.84 | 8.309% | $102.7203 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.71 | 4.485% | $147.0208 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.28 | 6.661% | $16.2978 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.45 | 12.179% | $177.7476 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 12.356% | $108.4235 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.54 | $978.1885 | $978.19 | $978.15 | $978.10 | |