| 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 | $234.77 | 8.598% | $254.9555 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.41 | 12.366% | $91.4772 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.73 | 12.771% | $199.3002 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.67 | 12.181% | $52.3549 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.38 | 5.787% | $109.3626 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.92 | 10.585% | $182.3768 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.50 | 7.320% | $259.1778 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.38 | $1,149.0050 | $1,149.01 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.20 | |