| 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 | $147.77 | 5.731% | $156.2387 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 9.655% | $54.0599 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.37 | 9.530% | $268.7538 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 4.620% | $251.8831 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.53 | 10.826% | $16.103 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.78 | 11.622% | $36.5897 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.42 | 8.181% | $233.0435 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.93 | $1,016.6717 | $1,016.66 | $1,016.70 | $1,016.70 | |