| 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 | $145.66 | 7.272% | $156.2524 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.64 | 10.120% | $267.1952 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.82 | 6.366% | $15.7634 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 4.538% | $217 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.69 | 4.425% | $182.42 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.81 | 8.110% | $253.8531 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.91 | 13.690% | $220.4563 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.11 | $1,312.9404 | $1,312.94 | $1,312.90 | $1,313.10 | |