| 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 | $144.89 | 7.777% | $156.1581 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.65 | 9.411% | $128.722 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.79 | 11.356% | $42.0814 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.57 | 8.585% | $45.1388 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.58 | 5.867% | $23.9048 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.26 | 10.345% | $28.9766 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.59 | 8.632% | $6.0725 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $396.33 | $431.0542 | $431.05 | $431.05 | $431.10 | |