| 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 | $238.25 | 7.197% | $255.3969 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.54 | 3.412% | $147.4035 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 8.615% | $155.1783 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.96 | 13.170% | $35.0374 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.75 | 10.352% | $14.0699 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.52 | 5.781% | $244.9042 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.84 | 7.512% | $106.2649 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.73 | $958.2551 | $958.25 | $958.25 | $958.30 | |