| 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 | $240.54 | 6.225% | $255.5136 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.58 | 12.487% | $260.4974 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.38 | 4.647% | $50.6282 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.30 | 7.796% | $206.2137 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.27 | 10.796% | $106.6633 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.46 | 11.780% | $239.7234 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.89 | 10.539% | $93.8366 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.42 | $1,213.0762 | $1,213.07 | $1,213.05 | $1,213.00 | |