| 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 | $242.27 | 6.700% | $258.5021 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 13.519% | $252.4208 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.99 | 13.334% | $166.5896 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.78 | 7.767% | $75.1998 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.67 | 11.657% | $121.3377 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.35 | 11.607% | $55.0781 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.75 | 5.420% | $127.2947 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.17 | $1,056.4228 | $1,056.42 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.40 | |