| 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 | $149.30 | 4.636% | $156.2215 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.36 | 9.346% | $239.8614 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 4.508% | $76.2281 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 13.216% | $156.8042 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.55 | 10.615% | $7.2453 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.97 | 3.726% | $130.6636 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.34 | 6.805% | $142.4138 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.96 | $909.4379 | $909.43 | $909.40 | $909.40 | |