| 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 | $150.91 | 3.670% | $156.4484 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.72 | 11.313% | $232.3325 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.28 | 5.365% | $88.8016 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.58 | 12.252% | $246.4829 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.75 | 11.361% | $230.2389 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.26 | 4.360% | $7.5765 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.45 | 9.690% | $80.5673 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.95 | $1,042.4481 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 | |