| 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 | 5.322% | $254.7529 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.50 | 10.453% | $187.2178 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.25 | 3.264% | $113.8486 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 8.307% | $96.9456 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.60 | 5.579% | $31.2514 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.94 | 3.278% | $128.0028 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.33 | 3.448% | $197.9271 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.01 | $1,009.9462 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.90 | |