| 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 | $143.98 | 9.224% | $157.2607 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.72 | 10.530% | $152.2219 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 9.408% | $18.2383 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.64 | 13.434% | $24.5471 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.45 | 12.239% | $162.1292 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.61 | 7.514% | $212.4584 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 9.516% | $261.0861 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.47 | $987.9417 | $987.95 | $987.95 | $987.90 | |