| 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 | $143.62 | 9.185% | $156.8115 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.74 | 12.601% | $245.1774 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.95 | 13.238% | $72.4157 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.70 | 12.490% | $248.2654 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 12.150% | $43.1778 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.74 | 7.640% | $146.1105 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.50 | 9.115% | $10.3659 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.75 | $922.3242 | $922.34 | $922.30 | $922.40 | |