| 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 | $241.99 | 6.243% | $257.0974 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.61 | 5.699% | $200.4159 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.59 | 3.675% | $5.7954 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.43 | 9.800% | $239.8361 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 13.406% | $279.4551 | $279.46 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.59 | 10.213% | $20.4886 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.98 | 12.217% | $242.3663 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.61 | $1,245.4548 | $1,245.48 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.50 | |