| 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 | $145.38 | 7.650% | $156.5016 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.78 | 9.810% | $270.9891 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 5.796% | $19.6357 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.25 | 3.574% | $28.2239 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 13.345% | $279.1461 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 5.392% | $37.1823 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.34 | 4.714% | $225.4911 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.87 | $1,017.1698 | $1,017.17 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.10 | |