| 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 | $239.33 | 6.860% | $255.748 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 3.116% | $152.2508 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.54 | 6.688% | $260.8948 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.45 | 11.806% | $23.9824 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.97 | 5.363% | $226.4988 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 10.787% | $157.3065 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.72 | 7.669% | $179.5058 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.65 | $1,256.1871 | $1,256.19 | $1,256.20 | $1,256.20 | |