| 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 | $147.50 | 5.857% | $156.1391 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.60 | 8.541% | $240.5269 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.35 | 5.703% | $81.7613 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 8.389% | $70.7238 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.68 | 11.154% | $157.483 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 4.783% | $160.8629 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 10.693% | $223.3785 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.70 | $1,090.8755 | $1,090.87 | $1,090.90 | $1,090.90 | |