| 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 | $137.65 | 13.665% | $156.4599 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.79 | 5.317% | $125.1061 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.77 | 12.563% | $237.249 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.27 | 11.764% | $68.4778 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.34 | 12.393% | $97.0401 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.83 | 12.158% | $181.5053 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.35 | 5.760% | $106.1302 | $106.13 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.00 | $971.9684 | $971.98 | $972.00 | $971.90 | |