| 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 | $241.65 | 3.534% | $250.1899 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.43 | 6.744% | $173.3843 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 5.636% | $24.9618 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.65 | 8.775% | $157.343 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.30 | 11.783% | $132.2393 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.26 | 13.212% | $245.9644 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 10.812% | $160.2452 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.53 | $1,144.3279 | $1,144.32 | $1,144.35 | $1,144.30 | |