| 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 | $145.57 | 8.170% | $157.4631 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.42 | 13.589% | $39.0973 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.27 | 10.219% | $28.9545 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.99 | 4.184% | $122.9267 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.92 | 4.849% | $18.7889 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.52 | 13.225% | $15.308 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.28 | 7.290% | $169.8186 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.97 | $552.3571 | $552.36 | $552.35 | $552.40 | |