| 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 | $142.40 | 9.587% | $156.0519 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.44 | 12.332% | $279.0776 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.95 | 13.805% | $145.6135 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.53 | 3.653% | $87.6179 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 8.631% | $257.3468 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.82 | 8.462% | $13.9048 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.72 | 4.796% | $185.1955 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.76 | $1,124.8080 | $1,124.81 | $1,124.80 | $1,124.80 | |