| 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 | $137.50 | 13.475% | $156.0281 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.47 | 11.722% | $241.8446 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.86 | 7.780% | $103.3179 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.49 | 13.127% | $40.1488 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.77 | 6.800% | $171.7024 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.93 | 10.309% | $68.3144 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.73 | 4.216% | $66.4169 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.75 | $847.7731 | $847.77 | $847.75 | $847.60 | |