| 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 | $175.71 | 3.442% | $181.7579 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.76 | 13.480% | $227.8224 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.36 | 6.315% | $238.5283 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.99 | 13.602% | $31.7972 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.85 | 10.721% | $246.7417 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.54 | 4.246% | $163.1867 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.85 | 8.443% | $151.6575 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.06 | $1,241.4917 | $1,241.50 | $1,241.50 | $1,241.50 | |