| 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 | $145.45 | 7.636% | $156.5566 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.26 | 12.723% | $161.487 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.95 | 8.298% | $214.3759 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.54 | 12.840% | $18.6637 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 12.559% | $209.765 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.66 | 9.119% | $44.3678 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.71 | 10.524% | $137.8345 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.93 | $943.0505 | $943.06 | $943.05 | $943.20 | |