| 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 | $240.44 | 3.796% | $249.5671 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.74 | 6.762% | $78.7263 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.29 | 12.817% | $183.0907 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.43 | 6.767% | $193.7074 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.86 | 6.864% | $192.2056 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 4.176% | $256.1375 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.75 | 10.743% | $256.6469 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.38 | $1,410.0815 | $1,410.10 | $1,410.10 | $1,410.00 | |