| 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 | $147.95 | 9.672% | $162.2597 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.44 | 6.166% | $22.762 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.79 | 6.224% | $246.2166 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.59 | 10.233% | $52.4599 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.45 | 4.409% | $114.2757 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.95 | 9.144% | $244.428 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.47 | 4.118% | $15.0659 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.64 | $857.4678 | $857.48 | $857.45 | $857.60 | |