| 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 | $142.81 | 9.540% | $156.4341 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 9.489% | $33.1423 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.59 | 13.708% | $157.5879 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.93 | 4.293% | $187.6544 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.96 | 12.331% | $32.5311 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.33 | 10.148% | $247.095 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.73 | 9.417% | $259.0229 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.62 | $1,073.4677 | $1,073.46 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.40 | |