| 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 | $138.67 | 12.672% | $156.2423 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 12.418% | $209.5022 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 4.602% | $75.9724 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.98 | 12.244% | $253.649 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.86 | 11.394% | $208.1508 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.83 | 11.123% | $127.6025 | $127.60 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.87 | 7.298% | $217.6755 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.20 | $1,248.7947 | $1,248.79 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.80 | |