| 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 | $139.65 | 12.198% | $156.6845 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.30 | 10.816% | $56.8486 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.95 | 8.775% | $122.8614 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.43 | 6.634% | $42.0458 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.60 | 3.375% | $215.6403 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.75 | 5.253% | $80.7817 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 10.240% | $265.3146 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.35 | $940.1769 | $940.17 | $940.20 | $940.10 | |