| 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 | $146.33 | 7.192% | $156.8541 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.66 | 5.150% | $29.0845 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 9.840% | $86.532 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.62 | 13.693% | $226.954 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.90 | 8.657% | $118.3275 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 13.717% | $137.2337 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.92 | 10.238% | $156.4498 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.89 | $911.4356 | $911.42 | $911.50 | $911.40 | |