| 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 | $145.99 | 7.109% | $156.3684 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.61 | 9.721% | $16.0302 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.54 | 12.417% | $251.297 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.41 | 7.404% | $227.0628 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.64 | 6.604% | $170.1826 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.26 | 3.568% | $202.2269 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.58 | 3.204% | $232.8076 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.03 | $1,255.9755 | $1,255.98 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.00 | |