| 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 | $239.91 | 6.850% | $256.3438 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 11.671% | $84.0883 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.72 | 10.744% | $236.6821 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.56 | 11.340% | $203.2623 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.87 | 5.501% | $130.6841 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.85 | 9.587% | $105.0391 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.76 | 5.724% | $9.2614 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.97 | $1,025.3611 | $1,025.35 | $1,025.40 | $1,025.40 | |