| 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 | $230.95 | 9.615% | $253.1558 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 5.290% | $17.5203 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.88 | 11.274% | $127.8316 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.69 | 4.466% | $189.8043 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 5.508% | $13.4101 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.26 | 4.734% | $238.0185 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 4.593% | $239.0473 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.68 | $1,078.7879 | $1,078.79 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.70 | |