| 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 | $144.80 | 8.333% | $156.8662 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.96 | 5.134% | $154.5049 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.69 | 12.695% | $62.7598 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.40 | 7.296% | $265.4503 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 12.239% | $243.0311 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.85 | 8.292% | $187.1827 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.69 | 7.208% | $201.2187 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.92 | $1,271.0137 | $1,271.01 | $1,271.00 | $1,271.10 | |