| 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 | $143.94 | 8.727% | $156.5016 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.58 | 4.325% | $134.1411 | $134.14 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.82 | 4.486% | $254.7578 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.51 | 4.290% | $23.4757 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.68 | 6.593% | $46.5598 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.60 | 12.822% | $243.2442 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.43 | 12.538% | $109.6458 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.56 | $968.3260 | $968.33 | $968.35 | $968.30 | |