| 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 | $9.64 | 6.375% | $10.2546 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.78 | 6.434% | $244.564 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.71 | 3.788% | $57.8203 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.82 | 7.467% | $9.4786 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.59 | 11.529% | $50.8461 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.37 | 4.161% | $122.2538 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.92 | 8.212% | $255.2938 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.83 | $750.5112 | $750.50 | $750.50 | $750.60 | |