| 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 | $142.65 | 9.755% | $156.5655 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.82 | 12.482% | $246.1331 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 11.630% | $94.7292 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.80 | 12.487% | $249.4962 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 8.703% | $156.4345 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.53 | 3.513% | $61.6213 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.42 | 5.200% | $32.0018 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.99 | $996.9816 | $996.98 | $997.00 | $996.90 | |