| 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 | $138.76 | 12.787% | $156.5032 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.44 | 4.170% | $250.4663 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.83 | 3.742% | $106.6779 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.35 | 8.444% | $43.7572 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.48 | 11.594% | $268.3613 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.80 | 7.811% | $103.2829 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 10.728% | $274.0518 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.16 | $1,203.1006 | $1,203.10 | $1,203.10 | $1,203.30 | |