| 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 | $145.71 | 7.228% | $156.2419 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.78 | 11.647% | $101.3531 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.41 | 5.642% | $53.2541 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.46 | 3.328% | $11.8414 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.85 | 10.428% | $180.9363 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.72 | 3.663% | $136.5449 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 11.666% | $202.7073 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.46 | $842.8790 | $842.87 | $842.90 | $842.80 | |