| 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 | $143.95 | 8.695% | $156.4665 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.57 | 12.701% | $253.0926 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.57 | 8.152% | $147.7032 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.82 | 10.786% | $219.1569 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.91 | 12.869% | $262.8832 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.95 | 3.594% | $63.1405 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.85 | 5.209% | $214.4685 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.62 | $1,316.9114 | $1,316.91 | $1,316.90 | $1,317.00 | |