| 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 | $145.28 | 8.407% | $157.4937 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 10.715% | $60.6275 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.56 | 8.784% | $81.1094 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.68 | 9.840% | $44.6829 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.67 | 7.529% | $235.1337 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 12.674% | $245.4828 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.63 | 3.472% | $31.6935 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.45 | $856.2235 | $856.21 | $856.30 | $856.20 | |