| 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 | $143.75 | 8.856% | $156.4805 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.66 | 13.455% | $184.5459 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.86 | 3.593% | $83.7653 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.43 | 5.282% | $9.9281 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.42 | 11.105% | $112.6827 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.59 | 6.724% | $267.4397 | $267.44 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.27 | 12.723% | $167.1344 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.98 | $981.9766 | $981.98 | $982.05 | $981.90 | |