| 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 | $142.80 | 9.606% | $156.5174 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 4.351% | $68.8404 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.88 | 3.550% | $37.1537 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.92 | 10.603% | $87.2879 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.81 | 4.299% | $26.9196 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 5.387% | $92.4982 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.96 | 9.247% | $259.9642 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.11 | $729.1814 | $729.18 | $729.15 | $729.20 | |