| 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 | $240.97 | 3.432% | $249.2401 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 5.706% | $203.928 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.49 | 8.661% | $193.949 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.69 | 3.603% | $6.931 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.73 | 7.120% | $121.8276 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.91 | 8.792% | $20.5726 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 12.291% | $50.3176 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.52 | $846.7659 | $846.77 | $846.80 | $846.60 | |