| 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 | $239.40 | 6.863% | $255.83 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.88 | 9.721% | $160.061 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.59 | 8.195% | $34.1788 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.54 | 8.793% | $153.9856 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.79 | 3.685% | $247.5894 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 12.214% | $271.3896 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.80 | 5.486% | $11.3925 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.85 | $1,134.4269 | $1,134.43 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | |