| 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 | $142.86 | 9.381% | $156.2617 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.42 | 10.234% | $215.4193 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.81 | 9.682% | $252.0602 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.33 | 9.535% | $239.1478 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.62 | 10.539% | $239.4496 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.72 | 4.606% | $121.0501 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.75 | 6.299% | $194.2614 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.51 | $1,417.6501 | $1,417.65 | $1,417.60 | $1,417.70 | |