| 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 | $145.92 | 6.238% | $155.0225 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.25 | 7.492% | $61.5392 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.77 | 11.813% | $271.4484 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.89 | 12.426% | $235.9709 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.64 | 6.294% | $151.6178 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 9.542% | $177.217 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.33 | 8.360% | $236.5824 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.58 | $1,289.3982 | $1,289.40 | $1,289.35 | $1,289.30 | |