| 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 | $148.52 | 5.104% | $156.1005 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.94 | 6.633% | $71.3801 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.36 | 7.584% | $232.7687 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 10.304% | $5.9895 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.97 | 12.441% | $187.7427 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.39 | 8.363% | $256.1593 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.31 | 10.200% | $227.3536 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.92 | $1,137.4944 | $1,137.49 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 | |