| 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 | $147.96 | 7.815% | $159.5231 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 4.774% | $242.5623 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 3.795% | $100.6604 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 5.545% | $38.5345 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.70 | 13.686% | $29.2173 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.33 | 7.258% | $115.12 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.99 | 13.184% | $141.4687 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.98 | $827.0863 | $827.08 | $827.00 | $827.10 | |