| 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 | $142.80 | 9.638% | $156.5631 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.32 | 5.560% | $222.0138 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.97 | 10.234% | $136.6571 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.82 | 4.832% | $104.6433 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.56 | 12.323% | $234.2608 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.45 | 10.146% | $217.4833 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.62 | 5.304% | $8.0242 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.54 | $1,079.6456 | $1,079.63 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.70 | |