| 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 | $142.25 | 9.777% | $156.1578 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 11.749% | $153.4873 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 7.238% | $195.7737 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.69 | 8.790% | $61.6731 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.90 | 11.614% | $271.1104 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.81 | 7.367% | $234.9297 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.52 | 12.109% | $238.254 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.08 | $1,311.3860 | $1,311.38 | $1,311.35 | $1,311.50 | |