| 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 | $242.43 | 5.166% | $254.9539 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.99 | 9.231% | $184.5895 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.69 | 6.449% | $178.5043 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 9.869% | $18.2053 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.92 | 13.734% | $151.1752 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.68 | 6.821% | $123.5705 | $123.57 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.59 | 6.358% | $266.5225 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.87 | $1,177.5212 | $1,177.52 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.60 | |