| 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 | $239.85 | 6.539% | $255.5338 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.47 | 13.655% | $269.8965 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 11.544% | $192.4357 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.62 | 9.733% | $165.2798 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 10.395% | $115.6167 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.98 | 5.461% | $177.1534 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 5.678% | $188.0012 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.07 | $1,363.9171 | $1,363.92 | $1,363.95 | $1,363.90 | |