| 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 | $143.68 | 8.865% | $156.4172 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.73 | 7.438% | $159.7925 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.69 | 3.805% | $146.0433 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.94 | 10.287% | $265.7255 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.99 | 9.832% | $132.8857 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.63 | 9.770% | $263.0419 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.44 | 13.631% | $186.8548 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.10 | $1,310.7609 | $1,310.76 | $1,310.80 | $1,310.70 | |