| 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 | $242.38 | 6.240% | $257.5045 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 7.640% | $258.7235 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.73 | 8.376% | $56.0629 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.49 | 12.665% | $172.9295 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 9.808% | $154.1485 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.50 | 9.635% | $19.1861 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 4.540% | $194.413 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.81 | $1,112.9680 | $1,112.96 | $1,112.95 | $1,112.90 | |