| 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 | $240.95 | 3.635% | $249.7085 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.27 | 5.338% | $253.0956 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.85 | 5.437% | $160.1061 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 5.749% | $256.4096 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.77 | 3.588% | $148.9285 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 6.115% | $253.4981 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 6.569% | $36.7237 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.66 | $1,358.4701 | $1,358.48 | $1,358.45 | $1,358.40 | |