| 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 | $143.94 | 8.398% | $156.0281 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.95 | 7.859% | $223.2142 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.69 | 6.607% | $38.048 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 9.699% | $18.2649 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.74 | 5.777% | $145.6972 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 3.412% | $250.1019 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.50 | 3.304% | $59.3998 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.32 | $890.7541 | $890.75 | $890.75 | $890.70 | |