| 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 | $137.38 | 13.666% | $156.1544 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.42 | 7.378% | $233.4612 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.74 | 11.862% | $116.0456 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.26 | 6.440% | $77.9779 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.62 | 9.732% | $220.1443 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.67 | 10.262% | $160.6187 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.39 | 6.643% | $254.2262 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.48 | $1,218.6283 | $1,218.63 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.60 | |