| 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 | $240.71 | 7.751% | $259.3674 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 4.570% | $71.4004 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.86 | 6.639% | $102.2241 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.77 | 5.440% | $160.0263 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 3.390% | $244.6311 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.98 | 7.515% | $34.3833 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.84 | 9.481% | $184.8477 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.05 | $1,056.8803 | $1,056.88 | $1,056.90 | $1,056.80 | |