| 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 | $142.37 | 9.592% | $156.0261 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.68 | 13.382% | $124.3574 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.99 | 6.306% | $147.7547 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 7.587% | $175.894 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.59 | 4.465% | $182.3854 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.66 | 5.332% | $209.2526 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 9.859% | $213.478 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.10 | $1,209.1482 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.30 | |