| 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 | $238.30 | 6.386% | $253.5178 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.55 | 5.152% | $220.346 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.27 | 3.200% | $129.2786 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.97 | 7.245% | $217.6752 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.49 | 10.125% | $55.6021 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.87 | 8.551% | $272.3219 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 3.777% | $130.3232 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.03 | $1,279.0648 | $1,279.07 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.00 | |