| 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 | $143.26 | 9.241% | $156.4987 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.77 | 12.446% | $234.7535 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.56 | 3.496% | $80.2715 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.64 | 9.725% | $200.4017 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.49 | 11.184% | $125.0709 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.80 | 3.104% | $46.1906 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.42 | 9.728% | $41.0602 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.94 | $884.2471 | $884.24 | $884.20 | $884.40 | |