| 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 | $238.74 | 6.246% | $253.6517 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.91 | 7.708% | $129.1527 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.61 | 12.235% | $237.5005 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.50 | 3.670% | $112.482 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 3.522% | $256.6103 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.50 | 8.216% | $61.142 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.40 | 10.537% | $188.355 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.54 | $1,238.8942 | $1,238.89 | $1,238.90 | $1,239.00 | |