| 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 | $148.54 | 5.580% | $156.8285 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.91 | 5.264% | $9.379 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.82 | 13.234% | $228.5289 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.25 | 7.789% | $238.4832 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.94 | 9.381% | $10.8725 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.82 | 3.450% | $72.2288 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 8.145% | $263.3871 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.83 | $979.7080 | $979.71 | $979.80 | $979.70 | |