| 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 | $139.91 | 11.676% | $156.2459 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 7.480% | $88.7892 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.75 | 7.846% | $173.3624 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.85 | 12.745% | $246.7424 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.80 | 8.169% | $177.1808 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.32 | 11.834% | $217.3158 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.55 | 11.535% | $272.7588 | $272.76 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.79 | $1,332.3953 | $1,332.40 | $1,332.40 | $1,332.40 | |