| 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 | $144.49 | 8.278% | $156.4509 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.72 | 3.586% | $223.4557 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 11.728% | $198.2949 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.29 | 7.141% | $253.1635 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.98 | 3.566% | $218.5035 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.33 | 13.698% | $27.6627 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.64 | 10.190% | $125.2199 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.93 | $1,202.7511 | $1,202.74 | $1,202.70 | $1,202.90 | |