| 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 | $143.99 | 9.222% | $157.2688 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.44 | 3.200% | $17.9981 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.74 | 4.329% | $43.5469 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.35 | 13.145% | $25.2879 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.63 | 4.553% | $5.8863 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 6.323% | $31.8756 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.74 | 11.778% | $256.7988 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.87 | $538.6624 | $538.68 | $538.70 | $538.70 | |