| 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 | $157.29 | 3.256% | $162.4114 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.54 | 9.298% | $49.7743 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.27 | 9.420% | $17.8026 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.44 | 9.365% | $105.4716 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.94 | 4.436% | $20.8245 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.68 | 5.631% | $142.2638 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.98 | 8.760% | $6.5038 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.14 | $505.0520 | $505.03 | $504.95 | $505.10 | |