| 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 | $143.72 | 9.468% | $157.3274 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.94 | 6.498% | $83.0045 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.97 | 4.649% | $44.9677 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 11.728% | $153.626 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 10.650% | $273.0731 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.74 | 6.293% | $68.8141 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.82 | 3.633% | $114.8461 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.48 | $895.6589 | $895.66 | $895.65 | $895.60 | |