| 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 | $142.27 | 9.763% | $156.1598 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.90 | 6.375% | $156.2649 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.53 | 6.854% | $237.7822 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.94 | 5.370% | $62.1051 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.44 | 10.724% | $223.0424 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.95 | 11.852% | $20.0774 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 7.493% | $124.5199 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.87 | $979.9517 | $979.95 | $979.95 | $980.00 | |