| 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 | $241.55 | 3.440% | $249.8593 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.89 | 9.474% | $273.5646 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.55 | 10.184% | $270.5568 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 3.118% | $194.8518 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.40 | 9.867% | $210.2854 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.54 | 4.700% | $92.7014 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.36 | 8.511% | $222.8382 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,411.25 | $1,514.6575 | $1,514.66 | $1,514.65 | $1,514.80 | |