| 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 | $241.67 | 3.637% | $250.4595 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.44 | 5.701% | $179.0998 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 8.654% | $195.9466 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.47 | 10.872% | $175.6989 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.72 | 12.817% | $207.2674 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.73 | 11.397% | $151.1991 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.54 | 10.320% | $16.0405 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.91 | $1,175.7118 | $1,175.72 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.70 | |