| 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 | $242.74 | 3.551% | $251.3597 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.41 | 9.356% | $239.938 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.94 | 4.607% | $191.368 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.81 | 9.330% | $195.493 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.70 | 7.413% | $264.9879 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.77 | 12.789% | $78.6929 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.73 | 7.398% | $54.483 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.10 | $1,276.3225 | $1,276.32 | $1,276.35 | $1,276.40 | |