| 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 | $240.50 | 7.464% | $258.4509 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.82 | 8.370% | $244.7211 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.81 | 10.375% | $133.344 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.62 | 12.860% | $31.1719 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.73 | 9.435% | $54.422 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 6.849% | $259.1302 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.40 | 3.122% | $207.6877 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.40 | $1,188.9278 | $1,188.92 | $1,188.90 | $1,188.90 | |