| 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 | $143.72 | 8.722% | $156.2553 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.85 | 8.556% | $183.2968 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.26 | 9.493% | $17.8036 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 13.326% | $111.8868 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.89 | 10.126% | $75.8658 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.40 | 13.314% | $140.9626 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 12.740% | $269.8883 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.24 | $955.9592 | $955.97 | $955.95 | $956.10 | |