| 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 | 9.435% | $156.0434 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.47 | 8.622% | $216.6683 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 7.603% | $197.925 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.91 | 10.529% | $229.8008 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.36 | 12.125% | $244.8362 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.49 | 7.182% | $111.9945 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.93 | 5.823% | $154.4275 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.69 | $1,311.6957 | $1,311.70 | $1,311.75 | $1,311.60 | |