| 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 | $237.40 | 6.524% | $252.888 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.45 | 12.729% | $263.1659 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.32 | 3.692% | $123.7253 | $123.73 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.93 | 6.676% | $200.4762 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.31 | 5.237% | $254.9998 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.79 | 10.746% | $61.7852 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 7.455% | $244.7503 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,303.97 | $1,401.7907 | $1,401.81 | $1,401.85 | $1,401.90 | |