| 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 | $217.46 | 10.575% | $240.4564 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.59 | 7.806% | $57.7732 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.87 | 3.754% | $243.687 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.63 | 3.253% | $61.5698 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.36 | 5.144% | $171.7632 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 4.332% | $218.346 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 10.587% | $265.077 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.89 | $1,258.6726 | $1,258.68 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.80 | |