| 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 | $140.37 | 11.309% | $156.2444 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.90 | 5.346% | $183.1967 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 12.668% | $145.9839 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.60 | 13.597% | $93.8311 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.29 | 3.201% | $225.2775 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.58 | 8.340% | $132.8032 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.47 | 13.260% | $174.9527 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.78 | $1,112.2895 | $1,112.28 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.30 | |