| 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 | $142.74 | 9.519% | $156.3274 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.78 | 7.222% | $50.1585 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.89 | 8.865% | $79.3517 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.45 | 5.851% | $68.221 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.82 | 3.296% | $23.5721 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.88 | 3.807% | $204.3752 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.99 | 9.397% | $248.3203 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.55 | $830.3262 | $830.33 | $830.30 | $830.40 | |