| 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 | $145.32 | 8.109% | $157.104 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.28 | 13.296% | $257.4991 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.96 | 10.534% | $204.4437 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 12.277% | $48.7394 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.43 | 11.198% | $230.658 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.70 | 3.236% | $150.4149 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 7.850% | $226.8301 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.42 | $1,275.6892 | $1,275.68 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.60 | |