| 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 | $240.59 | 5.513% | $253.8537 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 12.686% | $9.7473 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.26 | 7.644% | $245.7082 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.52 | 6.632% | $125.3139 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.58 | 12.856% | $199.2811 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.60 | 13.461% | $234.4104 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.46 | 9.476% | $150.4857 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.66 | $1,218.8003 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.80 | |