| 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 | $184.97 | 5.300% | $194.7734 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 8.539% | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 9.365% | $229.415 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 8.162% | $46.9423 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.58 | 13.318% | $248.8237 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.40 | 6.585% | $97.4187 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.98 | 4.435% | $250.6231 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.72 | $1,241.2462 | $1,241.24 | $1,241.15 | $1,241.20 | |