| 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 | $241.89 | 12.317% | $271.6836 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.30 | 5.843% | $186.6012 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.34 | 3.450% | $130.6987 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.82 | 6.141% | $214.2138 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.56 | 12.632% | $208.9999 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.93 | 6.857% | $97.1651 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.77 | 6.394% | $164.666 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.61 | $1,274.0283 | $1,274.03 | $1,274.00 | $1,274.10 | |