| 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 | $143.81 | 8.501% | $156.0353 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.86 | 12.190% | $16.6714 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.98 | 4.424% | $103.3589 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 6.293% | $151.8608 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.81 | 5.636% | $85.3645 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.42 | 4.673% | $228.6268 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.83 | 9.175% | $241.0912 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.58 | $983.0089 | $983.01 | $983.00 | $983.10 | |