| 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 | $145.39 | 7.612% | $156.4571 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.50 | 12.800% | $34.404 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 8.547% | $233.1047 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.99 | 9.730% | $109.719 | $109.72 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.85 | 10.345% | $237.0762 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.37 | 12.720% | $256.2915 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.94 | 9.522% | $255.1205 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.79 | $1,282.1730 | $1,282.17 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.20 | |