| 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 | $242.35 | 5.203% | $254.9595 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 13.798% | $84.5747 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 7.587% | $173.9574 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.68 | 13.249% | $93.6343 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.55 | 6.517% | $156.1007 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.68 | 7.146% | $105.7317 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.58 | 7.363% | $140.1946 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.85 | $1,009.1529 | $1,009.14 | $1,009.15 | $1,009.20 | |