| 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 | $228.89 | 11.386% | $254.9514 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.44 | 5.846% | $177.2285 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.37 | 7.225% | $130.139 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 4.412% | $181.1339 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.92 | 4.785% | $262.9265 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.31 | 6.562% | $109.0236 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.36 | 6.232% | $143.7956 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.77 | $1,259.1985 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.10 | |