| 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 | $238.97 | 6.186% | $253.7527 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.58 | 9.128% | $6.0893 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.80 | 13.297% | $154.9903 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.37 | 9.689% | $21.2468 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 12.791% | $8.7751 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.69 | 3.757% | $18.3546 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.38 | 10.750% | $255.1459 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.57 | $718.3547 | $718.36 | $718.40 | $718.40 | |