| 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 | $241.82 | 6.379% | $257.2457 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.37 | 9.125% | $201.1938 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 3.387% | $53.6992 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.58 | 4.692% | $183.8182 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.69 | 12.873% | $252.4856 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 12.626% | $222.5377 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.48 | 8.417% | $257.4687 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.47 | $1,428.4489 | $1,428.46 | $1,428.45 | $1,428.40 | |