| 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 | $139.34 | 12.146% | $156.2642 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.54 | 8.304% | $268.0957 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.89 | 8.228% | $188.1977 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.65 | 11.431% | $146.6989 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 7.417% | $18.0031 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.42 | 3.439% | $6.6408 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.76 | 5.182% | $55.494 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.36 | $839.3944 | $839.39 | $839.40 | $839.40 | |