| 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 | $145.73 | 7.387% | $156.4951 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.66 | 4.802% | $162.0868 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 9.455% | $273.9111 | $273.91 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.91 | 3.458% | $110.6069 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.39 | 6.187% | $203.2313 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.79 | 10.468% | $252.7397 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.53 | 6.538% | $178.4831 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.26 | $1,337.5540 | $1,337.56 | $1,337.60 | $1,337.50 | |