| 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 | $239.25 | 6.843% | $255.6219 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.97 | 8.438% | $151.7807 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 3.246% | $140.7346 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.63 | 3.160% | $227.6019 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.46 | 6.587% | $173.1612 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 8.824% | $271.9403 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.75 | 12.748% | $23.3952 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.26 | $1,244.2358 | $1,244.23 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.20 | |