| 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 | $145.77 | 7.360% | $156.4987 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.27 | 7.568% | $213.2751 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.71 | 4.756% | $75.1205 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.94 | 10.421% | $216.3589 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 6.364% | $239.0425 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.32 | 4.315% | $261.1213 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.69 | 5.164% | $77.4954 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.44 | $1,238.9124 | $1,238.92 | $1,238.90 | $1,238.90 | |