| 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 | $145.43 | 7.273% | $156.0071 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.97 | 9.477% | $225.4898 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.82 | 8.859% | $52.0564 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.59 | 5.524% | $248.604 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.42 | 8.520% | $201.2178 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 8.673% | $86.5689 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.83 | 9.128% | $270.4519 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.72 | $1,240.3959 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.50 | |