| 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 | $142.96 | 9.819% | $156.9972 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.56 | 7.211% | $263.2673 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.40 | 4.432% | $19.2155 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.57 | 8.765% | $119.1738 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 13.848% | $38.6856 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.41 | 7.319% | $45.514 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.59 | 9.389% | $273.024 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.47 | $915.8774 | $915.88 | $915.80 | $915.90 | |