| 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 | $241.99 | 5.104% | $254.3412 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 9.188% | $187.716 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 9.224% | $194.1347 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 4.213% | $74.7207 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.64 | 4.109% | $196.3912 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.93 | 13.543% | $241.7671 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.96 | 12.473% | $152.9183 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.88 | $1,301.9892 | $1,301.99 | $1,301.95 | $1,301.90 | |