| 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 | $143.68 | 8.740% | $156.2376 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.32 | 11.479% | $13.7342 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.88 | 12.446% | $62.8348 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.90 | 8.118% | $195.5855 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.64 | 3.571% | $215.0548 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.30 | 3.124% | $236.4633 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.44 | 5.657% | $59.6328 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.16 | $939.5430 | $939.53 | $939.60 | $939.50 | |