| 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 | $142.80 | 9.575% | $156.4731 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.28 | 7.192% | $187.8861 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.73 | 10.302% | $128.7555 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.80 | 7.133% | $245.1203 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.34 | 8.617% | $258.8778 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.82 | 3.590% | $70.2547 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.49 | 5.827% | $224.8718 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.26 | $1,272.2393 | $1,272.24 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.40 | |