| 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 | $143.65 | 8.773% | $156.2524 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.29 | 3.465% | $94.4532 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.35 | 7.839% | $223.6042 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 5.862% | $31.6527 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.32 | 11.736% | $109.8588 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 4.202% | $231.0054 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.76 | 13.721% | $236.2667 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.96 | $1,083.0934 | $1,083.09 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.30 | |