| 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 | $240.27 | 7.599% | $258.5281 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.91 | 8.783% | $142.4078 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.65 | 13.166% | $270.0707 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.33 | 5.339% | $49.8569 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 10.868% | $232.4015 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.71 | 6.594% | $109.4827 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.42 | 9.471% | $224.8753 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.91 | $1,287.6230 | $1,287.63 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.70 | |