| 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 | $143.99 | 8.515% | $156.2507 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.69 | 4.107% | $96.4968 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.27 | 12.787% | $42.0357 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.33 | 13.219% | $192.8459 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.72 | 6.231% | $103.8089 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.93 | 9.482% | $239.6889 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.36 | 9.503% | $126.3227 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.29 | $957.4496 | $957.46 | $957.45 | $957.40 | |