| 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 | $240.60 | 3.270% | $248.4676 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.43 | 4.109% | $129.5428 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.79 | 6.597% | $248.1472 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.59 | 6.615% | $156.2869 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.42 | 10.576% | $74.5503 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.58 | 5.645% | $220.3543 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.99 | 11.377% | $228.3117 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.40 | $1,305.6608 | $1,305.66 | $1,305.65 | $1,305.70 | |