| 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 | $59.71 | 4.670% | $62.4985 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.70 | 12.506% | $279.8024 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.93 | 3.853% | $119.3583 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.66 | 12.751% | $60.5022 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 3.801% | $223.0476 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 9.229% | $256.5025 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.63 | 5.843% | $240.9304 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.34 | $1,242.6419 | $1,242.64 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.60 | |