| 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 | $240.70 | 5.500% | $253.9385 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.84 | 11.742% | $120.5026 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.62 | 13.253% | $132.0756 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.39 | 5.511% | $209.3233 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.46 | 12.778% | $10.6688 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.66 | 10.380% | $209.3467 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.28 | 10.731% | $85.5729 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.95 | $1,021.4284 | $1,021.43 | $1,021.40 | $1,021.40 | |