| 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 | $237.31 | 6.304% | $252.27 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 3.250% | $15.7663 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.81 | 11.195% | $19.8038 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 3.666% | $163.2947 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.58 | 9.767% | $21.4924 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.48 | 9.595% | $13.6775 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 5.404% | $256.4585 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.28 | $742.7632 | $742.76 | $742.75 | $742.90 | |