| 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 | $138.31 | 13.861% | $157.4811 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 8.255% | $167.3839 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.69 | 5.400% | $60.8053 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.29 | 6.868% | $225.8014 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.56 | 12.484% | $110.8642 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.42 | 6.805% | $72.0079 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.91 | 10.744% | $61.917 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.80 | $856.2608 | $856.26 | $856.25 | $856.30 | |