| 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 | $140.89 | 11.187% | $156.6514 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.29 | 3.204% | $92.1509 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 5.670% | $86.2479 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 3.237% | $257.0498 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.46 | 13.238% | $170.3779 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.52 | 7.583% | $228.6354 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 11.420% | $232.5001 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.44 | $1,223.6134 | $1,223.62 | $1,223.65 | $1,223.60 | |