| 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 | $144.50 | 9.125% | $157.6856 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 3.318% | $17.4091 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.86 | 5.609% | $12.5252 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.29 | 6.346% | $49.2276 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.69 | 5.403% | $108.2383 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.48 | 6.335% | $26.0308 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 10.154% | $275.1537 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.46 | $646.2703 | $646.28 | $646.35 | $646.20 | |