| 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 | $245.51 | 3.858% | $254.9818 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.98 | 11.650% | $155.1712 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.25 | 5.806% | $26.716 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 11.583% | $18.7683 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.25 | 9.730% | $77.0853 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.52 | 7.769% | $130.9609 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.34 | 7.145% | $15.3646 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.67 | $679.0481 | $679.05 | $679.00 | $679.20 | |