| 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 | $144.28 | 8.129% | $156.0085 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.41 | 5.107% | $171.7553 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.34 | 10.499% | $161.7042 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.88 | 7.465% | $80.4698 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 6.556% | $183.1698 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.31 | 4.570% | $188.5502 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.50 | 11.577% | $272.8058 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.62 | $1,214.4636 | $1,214.47 | $1,214.40 | $1,214.60 | |