| 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 | $241.44 | 5.326% | $254.2991 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.34 | 11.258% | $206.2056 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.36 | 11.718% | $43.9722 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.32 | 10.260% | $214.2572 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.60 | 10.529% | $204.0365 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.26 | 12.111% | $185.2746 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.67 | 3.455% | $79.3189 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.99 | $1,187.3641 | $1,187.37 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.40 | |