| 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 | $241.71 | 6.542% | $257.5227 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.58 | 8.353% | $226.0027 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 13.802% | $40.2859 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.90 | 12.772% | $137.4691 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.33 | 5.505% | $39.385 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.47 | 7.447% | $134.8138 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.42 | 7.483% | $138.0297 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.81 | $973.5089 | $973.51 | $973.50 | $973.50 | |