| 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 | $239.53 | 6.500% | $255.0995 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.36 | 4.194% | $243.1471 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.27 | 5.804% | $139.947 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.29 | 6.546% | $63.1711 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.71 | 12.768% | $69.5891 | $69.59 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.83 | 13.458% | $33.8445 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 6.108% | $149.1772 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.58 | $953.9755 | $953.98 | $954.00 | $953.90 | |