| 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 | $239.76 | 6.454% | $255.2341 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.98 | 4.407% | $260.9966 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.32 | 5.290% | $242.5039 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.60 | 12.785% | $261.2101 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.66 | 8.823% | $59.4827 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 4.273% | $36.9231 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.65 | 4.527% | $254.68 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.38 | $1,371.0305 | $1,371.02 | $1,371.05 | $1,371.00 | |