| 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 | $244.39 | 5.400% | $257.5871 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 12.685% | $42.5386 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.29 | 7.242% | $43.2078 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.36 | 12.397% | $72.3387 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.67 | 5.805% | $23.986 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.97 | 4.158% | $109.3347 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.95 | 10.125% | $14.2612 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.38 | $563.2541 | $563.26 | $563.30 | $563.20 | |