| 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 | $143.59 | 8.840% | $156.2834 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 12.765% | $179.0144 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 10.465% | $49.2011 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.67 | 6.373% | $176.2281 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.86 | 5.734% | $250.4416 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.27 | 13.104% | $89.6575 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.49 | 10.756% | $181.075 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.17 | $1,081.9011 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.95 | $1,081.90 | |