| 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 | $139.88 | 11.859% | $156.4684 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.55 | 4.451% | $199.0314 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 8.578% | $251.5535 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.55 | 3.263% | $156.4951 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.26 | 3.671% | $110.1608 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.35 | 13.203% | $158.8804 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 8.589% | $57.2155 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.96 | $1,089.8051 | $1,089.81 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.90 | |