| 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 | $245.92 | 3.677% | $254.9625 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 5.195% | $210.1165 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.58 | 6.143% | $150.2773 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.63 | 4.353% | $205.1893 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.64 | 12.250% | $262.2609 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.71 | 5.278% | $142.8728 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.78 | 13.639% | $45.2056 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.00 | $1,270.8849 | $1,270.89 | $1,270.85 | $1,271.00 | |