| 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 | $142.50 | 9.652% | $156.2541 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.80 | 3.643% | $53.6871 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.28 | 3.393% | $8.5609 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.78 | 4.650% | $241.5113 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.70 | 12.583% | $241.7157 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.97 | 7.193% | $106.0889 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.88 | 3.463% | $220.252 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.91 | $1,028.0700 | $1,028.07 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.20 | |