| 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 | $147.36 | 6.826% | $157.4188 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.98 | 3.586% | $63.1667 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 9.334% | $98.1382 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.26 | 9.620% | $37.5558 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.30 | 7.197% | $103.2307 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.91 | 5.660% | $216.5079 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.26 | 7.363% | $149.5137 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.83 | $825.5318 | $825.54 | $825.50 | $825.50 | |