| 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 | $239.81 | 6.540% | $255.4936 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.87 | 6.340% | $151.928 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.46 | 3.156% | $74.7468 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.30 | 6.748% | $62.2341 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 4.387% | $197.1557 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.86 | 6.829% | $113.0892 | $113.09 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.26 | 5.515% | $32.984 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.43 | $887.6314 | $887.63 | $887.70 | $887.60 | |