| 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 | $146.83 | 6.555% | $156.4547 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.78 | 3.423% | $107.3324 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.74 | 13.572% | $252.9703 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 6.521% | $17.7038 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.92 | 3.412% | $142.6258 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.80 | 12.542% | $193.3472 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.77 | 5.426% | $105.1835 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.46 | $975.6177 | $975.61 | $975.65 | $975.60 | |