| 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 | $148.96 | 4.835% | $156.1622 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.56 | 8.261% | $237.6979 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.42 | 11.430% | $120.8124 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 5.697% | $125.3672 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.82 | 9.868% | $116.2623 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.64 | 13.295% | $31.3147 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.95 | 11.239% | $205.7365 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.96 | $993.3532 | $993.35 | $993.30 | $993.40 | |