| 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 | $239.89 | 6.284% | $254.9647 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 6.359% | $12.093 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 9.496% | $160.2912 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.30 | 3.213% | $242.8602 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.36 | 3.202% | $98.4134 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.77 | 5.289% | $179.802 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.43 | 13.554% | $85.6538 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.51 | $1,034.0783 | $1,034.06 | $1,034.05 | $1,034.20 | |