| 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 | $248.39 | 3.333% | $256.6688 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.67 | 12.584% | $30.0262 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 6.671% | $199.4321 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.98 | 13.266% | $274.0811 | $274.08 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.93 | 10.501% | $156.8341 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 8.645% | $167.0851 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.57 | 3.363% | $132.8938 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.29 | $1,217.0212 | $1,217.02 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.00 | |