| 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 | $148.94 | 5.406% | $156.9917 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 13.362% | $6.4843 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 7.828% | $106.7389 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.53 | 4.307% | $224.8129 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.88 | 9.639% | $23.989 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.55 | 10.175% | $202.2262 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.49 | 10.286% | $94.2835 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.10 | $815.5265 | $815.52 | $815.60 | $815.50 | |