| 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 | $239.99 | 6.237% | $254.9582 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.97 | 6.125% | $95.4807 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.64 | 5.623% | $236.2153 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.37 | 13.871% | $9.531 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.66 | 9.291% | $89.247 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 6.354% | $170.9853 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 3.871% | $6.0765 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.25 | $862.4940 | $862.51 | $862.55 | $862.50 | |