| 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 | $239.88 | 6.285% | $254.9565 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.38 | 11.445% | $96.2662 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.93 | 9.270% | $228.2978 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 3.539% | $15.8725 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.47 | 8.294% | $133.7106 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.40 | 12.575% | $172.6901 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 8.842% | $257.3569 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.84 | $1,159.1506 | $1,159.16 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.30 | |