| 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 | $239.42 | 6.500% | $254.9823 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.57 | 8.206% | $156.4334 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.29 | 9.847% | $228.8003 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.71 | 4.797% | $174.7071 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.91 | 11.625% | $259.9858 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 10.817% | $272.3328 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.46 | 3.738% | $230.7756 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,460.11 | $1,578.0173 | $1,578.02 | $1,578.10 | $1,578.00 | |