| 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 | $230.51 | 10.775% | $255.3475 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.72 | 5.624% | $25.054 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 3.322% | $225.0766 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.85 | 8.644% | $137.8149 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.56 | 10.747% | $9.4799 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.31 | 13.830% | $127.8425 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.63 | 13.716% | $208.8167 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.42 | $989.4321 | $989.43 | $989.45 | $989.40 | |