| 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 | $148.40 | 5.413% | $156.4329 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.89 | 13.392% | $272.0161 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.45 | 9.795% | $10.3756 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 5.421% | $21.8538 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 13.842% | $41.5523 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.71 | 10.285% | $79.0854 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.27 | 7.439% | $211.9449 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.95 | $793.2610 | $793.26 | $793.30 | $793.30 | |