| 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 | $145.96 | 7.234% | $156.5187 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.39 | 7.156% | $230.8033 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.25 | 13.545% | $109.2871 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.65 | 8.864% | $178.1559 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.60 | 13.294% | $281.6489 | $281.65 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 6.473% | $38.7455 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.27 | 6.610% | $200.7146 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.51 | $1,195.8740 | $1,195.88 | $1,195.85 | $1,195.80 | |