| 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 | $145.57 | 8.213% | $157.5257 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.77 | 8.396% | $241.4738 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.89 | 9.560% | $112.7263 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.56 | 6.420% | $176.189 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 11.568% | $31.9865 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.54 | 3.639% | $113.5262 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.34 | 10.873% | $151.1642 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.34 | $984.5917 | $984.60 | $984.65 | $984.60 | |