| 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 | $240.77 | 3.567% | $249.3583 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.90 | 6.661% | $180.1504 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 9.215% | $228.8819 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 13.406% | $29.3381 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.72 | 11.226% | $150.9559 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.64 | 11.829% | $176.2872 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.76 | 11.861% | $29.934 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.23 | $1,044.9058 | $1,044.91 | $1,044.95 | $1,045.00 | |