| 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 | $246.31 | 3.526% | $254.9949 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 6.778% | $41.6007 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.83 | 5.637% | $229.0527 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.31 | 12.441% | $149.8951 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.44 | 12.643% | $196.4944 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.33 | 7.415% | $105.6212 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.56 | 10.305% | $155.0447 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.74 | $1,132.7037 | $1,132.69 | $1,132.70 | $1,132.70 | |