| 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 | $246.76 | 3.159% | $254.5551 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.45 | 7.376% | $101.4166 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.82 | 4.839% | $256.6668 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.55 | 6.645% | $255.4681 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.67 | 12.498% | $240.3745 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.32 | 12.841% | $9.3884 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.76 | 9.147% | $79.4154 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.33 | $1,197.2849 | $1,197.30 | $1,197.20 | $1,197.40 | |