| 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 | $144.81 | 7.843% | $156.1674 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.51 | 4.316% | $101.7185 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.59 | 12.253% | $250.9865 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.96 | 5.766% | $154.3761 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.51 | 7.588% | $245.8493 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 13.575% | $139.3338 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.37 | 13.702% | $32.2573 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.43 | $1,080.6889 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.70 | |