| 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 | $144.28 | 8.335% | $156.3057 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.41 | 4.871% | $157.7365 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.42 | 13.564% | $211.706 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.80 | 7.374% | $59.9147 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.50 | 3.729% | $232.8716 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.81 | 5.479% | $256.1136 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.99 | 13.620% | $165.8738 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.21 | $1,240.5219 | $1,240.52 | $1,240.45 | $1,240.50 | |