| 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 | $240.97 | 7.295% | $258.5488 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 9.798% | $143.495 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.37 | 12.540% | $66.815 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 3.870% | $62.7686 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 12.351% | $277.2261 | $277.23 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.99 | 13.468% | $264.3691 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.39 | 5.363% | $144.7582 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.59 | $1,217.9808 | $1,218.00 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.00 | |