| 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 | $235.97 | 6.127% | $250.4279 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.42 | 12.336% | $250.9811 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.73 | 7.373% | $166.1382 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.73 | 13.785% | $135.0969 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 8.857% | $189.9337 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.89 | 11.548% | $186.1625 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 13.434% | $273.773 | $273.77 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.57 | $1,452.5133 | $1,452.51 | $1,452.55 | $1,452.50 | |