| 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 | $240.32 | 7.198% | $257.6182 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 11.614% | $161.5166 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.86 | 4.556% | $54.2227 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 3.187% | $164.4801 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.32 | 12.564% | $193.9703 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.51 | 11.721% | $227.3634 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.38 | 8.119% | $72.8506 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.50 | $1,132.0219 | $1,132.02 | $1,131.95 | $1,132.10 | |