| 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 | $143.62 | 8.626% | $156.0087 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.38 | 6.748% | $185.0797 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.97 | 7.458% | $180.4972 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 12.682% | $54.9212 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.71 | 12.400% | $144.67 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.50 | 10.372% | $139.6206 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 4.616% | $178.6214 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.66 | $1,039.4188 | $1,039.42 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |