| 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 | $140.80 | 10.832% | $156.0515 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.81 | 6.120% | $47.5524 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.39 | 6.119% | $152.164 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.58 | 4.270% | $103.8321 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.76 | 11.861% | $102.6437 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 13.247% | $263.5258 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 6.254% | $263.1699 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.72 | $1,088.9394 | $1,088.93 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.00 | |