| 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 | $235.62 | 6.303% | $250.4711 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.68 | 9.625% | $43.4992 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.72 | 13.373% | $68.8401 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.75 | 9.273% | $166.9145 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.59 | 5.833% | $240.8653 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 9.833% | $188.8578 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.26 | 7.236% | $219.0403 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.57 | $1,178.4883 | $1,178.49 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.50 | |