| 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 | $140.87 | 10.747% | $156.0093 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.40 | 11.543% | $98.604 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.46 | 7.395% | $249.6504 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.50 | 6.258% | $131.2286 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 12.783% | $282.2958 | $282.30 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.86 | 11.461% | $268.465 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 11.757% | $244.0885 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.80 | $1,430.3416 | $1,430.35 | $1,430.35 | $1,430.40 | |