| 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 | $240.35 | 7.122% | $257.4677 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 8.592% | $205.5429 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 12.691% | $164.9684 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.46 | 5.622% | $105.0516 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 12.435% | $152.4731 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.53 | 8.219% | $255.9704 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.74 | 9.521% | $131.1404 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.36 | $1,272.6145 | $1,272.61 | $1,272.55 | $1,272.70 | |