| 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 | $240.29 | 3.347% | $248.3325 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.78 | 7.386% | $170.5075 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.93 | 9.110% | $185.4106 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.49 | 9.446% | $51.9759 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.51 | 12.522% | $250.3727 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.49 | 3.848% | $239.3593 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.49 | 7.163% | $13.3847 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.98 | $1,159.3432 | $1,159.34 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.40 | |