| 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 | $231.34 | 3.859% | $240.2674 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.76 | 12.665% | $165.3472 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 4.595% | $253.0885 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.70 | 5.431% | $51.3449 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 10.502% | $97.0318 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.66 | 13.596% | $256.3407 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.54 | 9.752% | $253.0223 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.78 | $1,316.4428 | $1,316.44 | $1,316.45 | $1,316.30 | |