| 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 | $240.79 | 5.234% | $253.3929 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.86 | 9.347% | $28.2771 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 9.469% | $256.6282 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.27 | 12.217% | $74.3662 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.71 | 8.138% | $63.4878 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.63 | 13.536% | $176.6961 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.46 | 9.566% | $274.419 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.15 | $1,127.2673 | $1,127.28 | $1,127.30 | $1,127.30 | |