| 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 | $142.85 | 10.587% | $157.9735 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.56 | 9.537% | $171.4911 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.42 | 6.418% | $134.5336 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.62 | 5.474% | $125.1133 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.37 | 3.784% | $45.0111 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.56 | 13.690% | $151.8444 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 7.152% | $56.5012 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.11 | $842.4682 | $842.45 | $842.45 | $842.40 | |