| 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 | $144.98 | 7.616% | $156.0217 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.84 | 3.601% | $220.5044 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.95 | 5.365% | $247.5551 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.74 | 11.270% | $197.7713 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.75 | 5.873% | $61.1417 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.58 | 13.246% | $171.6583 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.46 | 8.514% | $81.8847 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.30 | $1,136.5372 | $1,136.53 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.60 | |