| 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 | $242.54 | 6.175% | $257.5168 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.38 | 11.428% | $262.2792 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 10.282% | $138.2826 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.53 | 6.290% | $252.4706 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.57 | 9.662% | $241.8815 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.69 | 3.694% | $193.5863 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.50 | 10.597% | $198.5216 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,427.60 | $1,544.5386 | $1,544.54 | $1,544.55 | $1,544.60 | |