| 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 | $244.28 | 4.377% | $254.9721 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 9.812% | $87.048 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.67 | 9.425% | $41.2204 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 8.243% | $142.556 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.82 | 10.158% | $196.9845 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.97 | 7.827% | $194.0563 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.99 | 12.277% | $255.9803 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.70 | $1,172.8176 | $1,172.82 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.90 | |