| 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 | $230.88 | 10.625% | $255.411 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.37 | 8.465% | $139.2365 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.98 | 13.252% | $76.9887 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.87 | 9.306% | $217.3768 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.56 | 8.715% | $218.0388 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.78 | 7.860% | $245.6835 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.61 | 8.776% | $249.7606 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.05 | $1,402.4959 | $1,402.50 | $1,402.55 | $1,402.50 | |