| 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 | $139.95 | 11.645% | $156.2472 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.83 | 5.493% | $254.0588 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 9.530% | $249.6627 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.59 | 4.665% | $55.0433 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.59 | 12.555% | $161.6177 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.43 | 6.847% | $35.719 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.45 | 11.829% | $191.7308 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.78 | $1,104.0795 | $1,104.08 | $1,104.05 | $1,104.00 | |