| 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 | $143.79 | 8.860% | $156.5298 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.53 | 10.532% | $98.9593 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 10.282% | $240.1832 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.48 | 13.348% | $166.0322 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.27 | 10.710% | $230.5757 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.44 | 5.117% | $22.5371 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 9.393% | $232.4054 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.75 | $1,147.2227 | $1,147.23 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.20 | |