| 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 | $246.77 | 3.471% | $255.3354 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.59 | 3.628% | $140.5092 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 6.292% | $224.595 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.30 | 11.623% | $139.8636 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.61 | 5.314% | $21.7052 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.67 | 7.116% | $254.5826 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.97 | 10.866% | $188.4389 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.21 | $1,225.0299 | $1,225.04 | $1,225.05 | $1,225.00 | |