| 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 | $144.74 | 7.788% | $156.0124 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.92 | 8.859% | $177.3531 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.38 | 7.549% | $190.7704 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.79 | 3.599% | $142.7491 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.25 | 13.758% | $195.9482 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 7.860% | $256.9872 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.64 | 9.758% | $65.4597 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.98 | $1,185.2801 | $1,185.28 | $1,185.25 | $1,185.30 | |