| 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 | $138.61 | 12.729% | $156.2537 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 8.334% | $43.6044 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 10.207% | $91.8355 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.39 | 3.237% | $9.694 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.74 | 10.763% | $216.8075 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.78 | 8.203% | $155.5743 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.96 | 8.574% | $206.2472 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.06 | $880.0166 | $880.01 | $880.00 | $880.00 | |