| 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 | $144.92 | 7.816% | $156.2469 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.68 | 6.150% | $157.8238 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.65 | 11.420% | $232.4778 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.66 | 8.567% | $7.2306 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.88 | 11.282% | $19.8972 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.41 | 11.302% | $83.9328 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.93 | 11.581% | $188.4938 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.13 | $846.1029 | $846.10 | $846.15 | $846.00 | |