| 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 | $239.97 | 6.676% | $255.9904 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.43 | 8.667% | $136.301 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.92 | 3.704% | $165.8434 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.91 | 8.385% | $66.0173 | $66.02 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.43 | 13.610% | $94.7848 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 8.510% | $18.8807 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.47 | 3.455% | $18.0736 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.53 | $755.8912 | $755.88 | $755.90 | $755.90 | |