| 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 | $144.50 | 8.243% | $156.4111 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.52 | 3.668% | $197.5083 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.45 | 8.669% | $163.4925 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 6.581% | $32.39 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.52 | 8.317% | $46.0564 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.83 | 6.125% | $108.0671 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.35 | 12.615% | $133.2799 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.56 | $837.2053 | $837.21 | $837.20 | $837.30 | |