| 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 | $155.92 | 9.855% | $171.2859 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 8.795% | $255.6247 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 8.615% | $180.0294 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.80 | 3.237% | $115.419 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.50 | 8.365% | $135.9981 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.25 | 5.345% | $248.8776 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.80 | 10.200% | $147.4476 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.98 | $1,254.6823 | $1,254.69 | $1,254.70 | $1,254.60 | |