| 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 | $145.53 | 8.174% | $157.4256 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.81 | 10.103% | $57.0444 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.38 | 7.864% | $56.4992 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.37 | 8.161% | $25.2772 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.35 | 12.753% | $69.174 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.35 | 6.703% | $21.7141 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 6.460% | $248.8396 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.53 | $635.9741 | $635.97 | $636.00 | $635.90 | |