| 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 | $241.97 | 6.428% | $257.5238 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.62 | 12.460% | $172.7611 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.92 | 4.616% | $88.8399 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.38 | 7.258% | $195.6171 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.40 | 3.200% | $191.3328 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.99 | 7.671% | $34.444 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.48 | 12.155% | $275.3181 | $275.32 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.76 | $1,215.8368 | $1,215.83 | $1,215.80 | $1,215.70 | |