| 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 | $143.68 | 8.748% | $156.2491 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.75 | 6.773% | $80.8805 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.46 | 8.571% | $224.1557 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.82 | 4.634% | $238.3772 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.30 | 12.176% | $145.0436 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 4.722% | $98.8366 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.96 | 9.763% | $93.2546 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.35 | $1,036.7973 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.80 | |