| 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 | $242.78 | 6.468% | $258.483 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.61 | 10.766% | $108.1187 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.35 | 13.692% | $45.8747 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 9.285% | $246.6562 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.63 | 13.457% | $280.9536 | $280.95 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.37 | 5.192% | $117.1523 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 6.532% | $155.4515 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.36 | $1,212.6900 | $1,212.68 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.90 | |