| 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 | $142.89 | 9.425% | $156.3574 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.95 | 13.321% | $63.4031 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.68 | 13.431% | $258.2597 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 7.305% | $60.96 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.26 | 12.827% | $126.6596 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.89 | 8.819% | $47.7607 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.49 | 13.599% | $261.8343 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.97 | $975.2348 | $975.23 | $975.20 | $975.40 | |