| 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 | $239.37 | 6.516% | $254.9673 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.37 | 9.450% | $22.295 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.47 | 12.788% | $173.0957 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.58 | 8.491% | $154.6865 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 6.847% | $23.1858 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.87 | 13.868% | $259.471 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.57 | 7.398% | $143.4515 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.93 | $1,031.1528 | $1,031.17 | $1,031.15 | $1,031.30 | |