| 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 | $241.99 | 6.409% | $257.4991 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.65 | 9.338% | $260.9351 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.79 | 7.232% | $90.922 | $90.92 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 13.850% | $113.2921 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.86 | 13.798% | $161.4338 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.77 | 4.619% | $237.2445 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.91 | 13.716% | $80.636 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.48 | $1,201.9626 | $1,201.96 | $1,202.00 | $1,201.80 | |