| 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 | $237.87 | 8.262% | $257.5228 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.96 | 4.442% | $225.5529 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.25 | 11.414% | $208.6227 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.67 | 13.450% | $161.8591 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.42 | 10.808% | $106.8411 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.84 | 8.433% | $252.4754 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.87 | 6.548% | $48.8736 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.88 | $1,261.7476 | $1,261.74 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.80 | |