| 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 | $142.65 | 9.688% | $156.4699 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.89 | 9.280% | $74.1902 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.79 | 10.740% | $137.085 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.26 | 12.219% | $234.8295 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 13.543% | $268.7449 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.87 | 6.727% | $234.6607 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.76 | 4.708% | $185.0819 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.91 | $1,291.0621 | $1,291.06 | $1,291.10 | $1,291.10 | |