| 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 | $137.56 | 13.429% | $156.0329 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.34 | 12.641% | $265.0893 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.29 | 13.126% | $271.8305 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.37 | 5.731% | $133.6123 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.25 | 12.557% | $184.8749 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.96 | 12.810% | $75.5376 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.88 | 3.290% | $186.831 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.65 | $1,273.8085 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.70 | |