| 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 | $143.83 | 9.536% | $157.5456 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.46 | 10.154% | $47.8729 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.76 | 6.450% | $13.583 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.83 | 8.814% | $86.8662 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 10.613% | $34.2347 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 8.245% | $240.0766 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.90 | 3.855% | $47.6694 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.52 | $627.8484 | $627.85 | $627.85 | $627.90 | |