| 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 | $146.61 | 6.559% | $156.2261 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.89 | 13.568% | $239.5036 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.41 | 5.628% | $139.862 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.95 | 8.142% | $195.6829 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.60 | 4.595% | $98.9469 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.51 | 13.323% | $195.4935 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.53 | 6.114% | $255.236 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.50 | $1,280.9510 | $1,280.95 | $1,281.00 | $1,280.90 | |