| 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 | $241.79 | 3.336% | $249.8561 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.94 | 4.633% | $245.8248 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 4.138% | $9.8619 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.45 | 12.783% | $242.991 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.47 | 6.617% | $222.2645 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.55 | 10.649% | $155.5172 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.93 | 13.798% | $154.6856 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.60 | $1,281.0011 | $1,281.00 | $1,280.95 | $1,281.10 | |