| 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 | $139.53 | 12.866% | $157.4819 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.88 | 12.108% | $32.3768 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.89 | 10.334% | $227.1667 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 9.128% | $212.5486 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 6.438% | $56.9656 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.26 | 8.432% | $173.7731 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.31 | 10.529% | $31.2908 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.16 | $891.6035 | $891.61 | $891.60 | $891.70 | |