| 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 | $146.36 | 6.565% | $155.9685 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.48 | 10.160% | $17.0528 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.30 | 5.352% | $240.5186 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.88 | 5.601% | $41.0577 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.44 | 3.637% | $239.8575 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.37 | 12.244% | $43.068 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.64 | 7.554% | $79.2028 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.47 | $816.7259 | $816.73 | $816.65 | $816.90 | |