| 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 | $242.95 | 3.500% | $251.4533 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.56 | 5.812% | $192.1123 | $192.11 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 10.373% | $49.5354 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.91 | 10.195% | $151.9699 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.44 | 13.709% | $191.5314 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.73 | 4.678% | $94.9743 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 6.292% | $249.1697 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.89 | $1,180.7463 | $1,180.74 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.80 | |