| 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 | $146.68 | 6.642% | $156.4225 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.87 | 7.347% | $134.0442 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.41 | 6.853% | $155.3749 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 11.740% | $81.235 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.29 | 9.386% | $208.1506 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.35 | 3.543% | $235.405 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.89 | 8.840% | $185.9967 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.19 | $1,156.6289 | $1,156.63 | $1,156.60 | $1,156.60 | |