| 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 | $140.30 | 11.428% | $156.3335 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.50 | 8.775% | $271.3936 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.49 | 12.563% | $252.6927 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 10.634% | $55.9255 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.33 | 6.502% | $85.5531 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.55 | 6.535% | $19.7622 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.37 | 8.338% | $114.1558 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.09 | $955.8164 | $955.81 | $955.85 | $955.90 | |