| 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 | $241.59 | 6.479% | $257.2426 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.27 | 13.374% | $78.5342 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 8.840% | $231.4047 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.61 | 4.786% | $225.9291 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.45 | 8.475% | $247.8111 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.50 | 8.411% | $177.252 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.72 | 4.162% | $114.2865 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.75 | $1,332.4602 | $1,332.45 | $1,332.50 | $1,332.40 | |