| 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 | $244.88 | 3.576% | $253.6369 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.41 | 6.358% | $235.4872 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.97 | 12.681% | $279.4151 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 9.575% | $19.5044 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.26 | 3.227% | $126.2053 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.96 | 13.177% | $102.9458 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.38 | 12.864% | $222.771 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.66 | $1,239.9657 | $1,239.98 | $1,239.95 | $1,239.90 | |