| 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 | $142.40 | 9.708% | $156.2242 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.80 | 9.570% | $14.025 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.96 | 11.678% | $209.91 | $209.91 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.58 | 11.154% | $245.1835 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 13.630% | $200.3979 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.65 | 8.767% | $254.1341 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.76 | 12.498% | $35.7294 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.51 | $1,115.6041 | $1,115.60 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.50 | |