| 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 | $241.88 | 6.870% | $258.4972 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.31 | 9.278% | $140.2146 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.43 | 12.170% | $195.6581 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.71 | 13.787% | $199.9351 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.25 | 7.615% | $144.4731 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.75 | 12.282% | $266.9505 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.60 | 7.782% | $205.4325 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.93 | $1,411.1611 | $1,411.16 | $1,411.15 | $1,411.20 | |