| 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 | $143.53 | 8.848% | $156.2295 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.83 | 9.554% | $261.6478 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 13.247% | $129.5093 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.78 | 3.135% | $47.2152 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.89 | 11.137% | $101.0124 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.66 | 8.200% | $171.6701 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.45 | 4.705% | $117.7408 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.50 | $985.0251 | $985.03 | $985.00 | $984.90 | |