| 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 | $144.92 | 8.245% | $156.8687 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 13.742% | $42.8466 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.73 | 9.482% | $231.8062 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.72 | 11.403% | $277.0815 | $277.08 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.78 | 13.606% | $241.7308 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.68 | 6.817% | $75.4983 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.29 | 13.710% | $165.2093 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.79 | $1,191.0414 | $1,191.05 | $1,191.05 | $1,191.00 | |