| 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 | $144.36 | 8.626% | $156.8125 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.30 | 13.669% | $265.1898 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.64 | 4.831% | $136.9512 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 5.600% | $256.4813 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 4.631% | $28.7003 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.67 | 10.796% | $154.7488 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 4.228% | $227.6652 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.71 | $1,226.5491 | $1,226.55 | $1,226.55 | $1,226.60 | |