| 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 | $144.49 | 8.625% | $156.9523 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 4.541% | $126.1601 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.32 | 4.315% | $27.4557 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.37 | 6.257% | $161.9038 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 11.258% | $21.9401 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.88 | 11.760% | $47.9227 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.54 | 3.385% | $27.4384 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.00 | $569.7731 | $569.77 | $569.75 | $569.80 | |