| 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 | $142.28 | 9.219% | $155.3968 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 13.677% | $181.5194 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.72 | 8.673% | $224.6488 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.58 | 7.655% | $212.7047 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.35 | 3.527% | $137.018 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 7.322% | $267.7684 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.80 | 4.279% | $17.5189 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.91 | $1,196.5750 | $1,196.58 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.50 | |