| 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 | $142.43 | 9.508% | $155.9722 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 9.422% | $159.3731 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.83 | 9.545% | $243.0037 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.66 | 10.789% | $96.0097 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 11.351% | $256.5304 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 8.670% | $204.7669 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.99 | 3.119% | $52.5804 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.37 | $1,168.2364 | $1,168.23 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.30 | |