| 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 | $241.34 | 5.493% | $254.5968 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.97 | 12.199% | $131.2392 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 8.109% | $54.4545 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.93 | 9.576% | $232.2244 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.49 | 8.621% | $217.7742 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.96 | 6.243% | $257.0656 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.63 | 13.444% | $57.4367 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.69 | $1,204.7914 | $1,204.79 | $1,204.75 | $1,204.80 | |