| 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 | $142.99 | 9.437% | $156.484 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.81 | 13.270% | $36.0312 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.48 | 13.734% | $229.1513 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 13.548% | $273.2192 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 7.612% | $191.9475 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.98 | 4.130% | $17.6813 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.92 | 6.534% | $54.2471 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.17 | $958.7616 | $958.76 | $958.80 | $958.70 | |