| 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 | $144.95 | 8.494% | $157.2621 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.90 | 9.143% | $254.194 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.87 | 3.219% | $37.0247 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 12.236% | $6.1056 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.82 | 4.639% | $59.4559 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.48 | 7.825% | $86.7776 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 9.657% | $46.5165 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.88 | $647.3364 | $647.34 | $647.30 | $647.40 | |