| 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 | $174.57 | 3.419% | $180.5385 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 5.126% | $48.2003 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.38 | 7.555% | $224.1231 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 4.313% | $250.9979 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.96 | 12.812% | $187.2228 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.94 | 13.622% | $157.8664 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.80 | 6.106% | $252.3201 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.12 | $1,301.2691 | $1,301.27 | $1,301.20 | $1,301.20 | |