| 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 | $243.57 | 5.600% | $257.2099 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.75 | 13.557% | $274.524 | $274.52 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.36 | 3.164% | $125.1998 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.25 | 6.464% | $52.4335 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.84 | 10.661% | $64.0063 | $64.01 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.71 | 10.519% | $238.4005 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.52 | 13.428% | $142.3748 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.00 | $1,154.1488 | $1,154.14 | $1,154.10 | $1,154.10 | |