| 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 | 8.629% | $156.0781 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.37 | 7.265% | $226.726 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.57 | 5.264% | $196.391 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.80 | 4.462% | $108.4316 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.84 | 8.216% | $98.3034 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.66 | 6.342% | $225.0835 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.67 | 8.739% | $245.3913 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.59 | $1,256.4049 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.40 | |