| 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 | $147.84 | 5.587% | $156.0998 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 3.740% | $18.3724 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 6.865% | $234.0023 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.98 | 12.609% | $166.6388 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.43 | 7.662% | $39.2213 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.32 | 4.404% | $235.2431 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.68 | 4.481% | $107.2811 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.93 | $956.8588 | $956.85 | $956.85 | $956.80 | |