| 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 | $146.37 | 7.458% | $157.2863 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.55 | 12.766% | $96.4713 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.95 | 11.824% | $232.538 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.69 | 3.759% | $38.0692 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.55 | 7.357% | $51.0483 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.92 | 13.235% | $22.5564 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.38 | 4.111% | $102.4244 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.41 | $700.3939 | $700.40 | $700.35 | $700.40 | |