| 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 | $146.99 | 6.768% | $156.9383 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.28 | 5.718% | $244.5046 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 10.204% | $276.4137 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.89 | 4.863% | $223.2428 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.44 | 3.741% | $212.0881 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.84 | 8.180% | $30.1173 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.27 | 3.361% | $82.9679 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.53 | $1,226.2727 | $1,226.27 | $1,226.25 | $1,226.20 | |