| 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 | $225.50 | 12.256% | $253.1373 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.32 | 7.516% | $157.3174 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.64 | 6.364% | $257.018 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.52 | 10.507% | $28.2014 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.87 | 10.152% | $138.6483 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.52 | 6.853% | $20.8577 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.87 | 13.268% | $153.8972 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.24 | $1,009.0773 | $1,009.09 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.00 | |