| 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 | $142.97 | 9.303% | $156.2705 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.71 | 11.488% | $154.645 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.46 | 6.167% | $251.0425 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.34 | 9.388% | $186.3315 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.43 | 10.523% | $172.8911 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.81 | 13.179% | $228.4065 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.65 | 3.630% | $135.3926 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.37 | $1,284.9797 | $1,284.98 | $1,285.00 | $1,284.90 | |