| 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 | $248.57 | 3.179% | $256.472 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 10.606% | $48.4122 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 9.163% | $161.07 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 11.494% | $279.6047 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.60 | 8.473% | $118.8864 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.69 | 9.363% | $180.1099 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.46 | 9.427% | $197.472 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.42 | $1,242.0272 | $1,242.02 | $1,241.95 | $1,242.10 | |