| 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 | $141.42 | 11.284% | $157.3778 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 13.242% | $53.5408 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.92 | 3.155% | $227.89 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.82 | 3.698% | $14.3311 | $14.33 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.86 | 12.785% | $28.0384 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.53 | 10.201% | $241.9243 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.34 | 6.564% | $24.872 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.17 | $747.9744 | $747.97 | $748.00 | $747.90 | |