| 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 | $143.67 | 8.770% | $156.2699 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.42 | 5.570% | $264.3684 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.74 | 9.654% | $146.6513 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 7.508% | $146.0066 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.68 | 6.339% | $19.8641 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.73 | 9.823% | $127.0982 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.64 | 8.589% | $214.6153 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.69 | $1,074.8738 | $1,074.88 | $1,074.80 | $1,075.00 | |