| 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 | $240.36 | 5.497% | $253.5726 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.45 | 7.862% | $11.2716 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.61 | 9.808% | $69.8489 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.75 | 10.332% | $192.8052 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.72 | 7.148% | $128.2776 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 5.444% | $135.7486 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.33 | 5.357% | $201.5795 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.96 | $993.1040 | $993.11 | $993.10 | $993.10 | |