| 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 | $248.82 | 3.118% | $256.5782 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.38 | 3.127% | $100.4251 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.76 | 4.465% | $252.5546 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.30 | 10.207% | $65.3528 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 5.165% | $258.9688 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.87 | 10.770% | $70.7488 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.25 | 12.643% | $241.3376 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.63 | $1,245.9659 | $1,245.97 | $1,246.00 | $1,246.00 | |