| 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 | $147.80 | 5.584% | $156.0532 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.91 | 3.271% | $226.0705 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 7.721% | $267.4174 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 6.507% | $251.2926 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.84 | 3.737% | $30.9551 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.62 | 5.414% | $180.9115 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.37 | 7.828% | $30.5908 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.73 | $1,143.2911 | $1,143.29 | $1,143.25 | $1,143.40 | |