| 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 | $248.47 | 3.604% | $257.4249 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.66 | 5.166% | $256.2475 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 11.217% | $265.3749 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.29 | 13.860% | $122.1604 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.35 | 12.781% | $79.3414 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.78 | 6.264% | $142.16 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.59 | 4.822% | $229.1304 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.75 | $1,351.8395 | $1,351.83 | $1,351.80 | $1,351.80 | |