| 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 | $238.86 | 6.754% | $254.9926 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.77 | 7.596% | $204.1849 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.29 | 10.351% | $248.6098 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.97 | 13.639% | $186.3339 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.44 | 13.245% | $173.7631 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.37 | 8.170% | $144.2663 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.92 | 10.724% | $218.0377 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.62 | $1,430.1883 | $1,430.18 | $1,430.20 | $1,430.20 | |