| 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 | $156.25 | 10.625% | $172.8516 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.33 | 13.498% | $240.9903 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.70 | 13.258% | $127.6418 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.89 | 13.121% | $133.3583 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 7.778% | $156.8709 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.36 | 12.741% | $248.4361 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.98 | 4.240% | $216.7984 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.06 | $1,296.9474 | $1,296.95 | $1,296.95 | $1,297.00 | |