| 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 | $236.52 | 5.384% | $249.2542 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.94 | 5.477% | $175.0285 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 6.218% | $141.2593 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 8.632% | $179.6013 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 12.170% | $275.5232 | $275.52 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.45 | 13.854% | $87.0414 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 13.439% | $143.9654 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.77 | $1,251.6733 | $1,251.67 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.70 | |