| 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 | $142.59 | 9.699% | $156.4198 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.96 | 10.224% | $16.4895 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.84 | 5.481% | $238.2183 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.66 | 4.417% | $245.0249 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 12.805% | $167.3801 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.87 | 8.663% | $207.4051 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 4.278% | $83.7665 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.63 | $1,114.7042 | $1,114.71 | $1,114.65 | $1,114.70 | |