| 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 | $241.72 | 3.153% | $249.3414 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.33 | 8.155% | $261.0105 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.89 | 3.190% | $159.831 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 3.279% | $249.5117 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.31 | 9.856% | $79.4369 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.28 | 12.653% | $257.1643 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.52 | 7.150% | $182.7122 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.64 | $1,439.0080 | $1,439.00 | $1,439.00 | $1,438.90 | |