| 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 | $238.93 | 3.166% | $246.4945 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.51 | 5.602% | $183.23 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 9.572% | $179.6652 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 11.363% | $90.0481 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 13.508% | $184.2235 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.44 | 8.367% | $260.5576 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.59 | 12.508% | $38.9165 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.60 | $1,183.1354 | $1,183.14 | $1,183.10 | $1,183.10 | |