| 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 | $145.35 | 7.825% | $156.7236 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.93 | 9.414% | $52.4421 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.91 | 7.409% | $60.0524 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 8.794% | $256.6015 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.43 | 12.280% | $191.3588 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.46 | 11.706% | $265.2571 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 11.384% | $97.5612 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.53 | $1,079.9967 | $1,079.99 | $1,079.95 | $1,080.10 | |