| 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 | $244.85 | 5.125% | $257.3986 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.60 | 5.483% | $118.7739 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 11.849% | $81.482 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.51 | 4.553% | $252.506 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.31 | 8.124% | $151.7088 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.67 | 7.238% | $149.7793 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.76 | 9.135% | $214.734 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.55 | $1,226.3826 | $1,226.38 | $1,226.40 | $1,226.40 | |