| 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 | $147.25 | 6.323% | $156.5606 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.60 | 5.174% | $206.7721 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.50 | 7.440% | $222.938 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.45 | 13.744% | $183.6397 | $183.64 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.36 | 13.286% | $246.2384 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.30 | 7.218% | $88.2404 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.33 | 7.790% | $227.7926 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.79 | $1,332.1818 | $1,332.18 | $1,332.20 | $1,332.10 | |