| 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 | $145.46 | 7.278% | $156.0466 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.36 | 3.643% | $244.9706 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 5.356% | $138.5221 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.27 | 7.217% | $175.0532 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 6.432% | $157.9238 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 6.717% | $17.5336 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.76 | 10.556% | $268.3857 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.14 | $1,158.4356 | $1,158.43 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.40 | |