| 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 | $142.60 | 9.738% | $156.4864 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 10.153% | $27.9018 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.64 | 7.476% | $217.7894 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 6.529% | $246.5081 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.81 | 8.400% | $190.578 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.58 | 6.851% | $243.1715 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.43 | 8.327% | $244.2016 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.79 | $1,326.6368 | $1,326.64 | $1,326.65 | $1,326.70 | |