| 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 | 9.690% | $156.1657 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.40 | 5.807% | $261.7665 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.63 | 10.223% | $49.1925 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.53 | 11.337% | $74.0725 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 12.541% | $279.0342 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.86 | 3.602% | $37.1517 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.98 | 7.441% | $196.5955 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.71 | $1,053.9786 | $1,053.98 | $1,053.95 | $1,054.10 | |