| 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 | $240.57 | 4.349% | $251.0324 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.60 | 5.302% | $197.5466 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.76 | 6.125% | $189.7091 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.98 | 5.645% | $179.5754 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.82 | 13.323% | $140.3165 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.75 | 8.584% | $107.2267 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.29 | 13.350% | $81.9407 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.77 | $1,147.3474 | $1,147.36 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.20 | |