| 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 | $143.61 | 9.688% | $157.5229 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 8.265% | $176.4611 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 13.804% | $161.283 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.70 | 13.213% | $15.5102 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.44 | 11.218% | $198.4574 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.75 | 6.501% | $26.359 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.57 | 12.112% | $100.4187 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.78 | $836.0123 | $836.01 | $835.95 | $836.10 | |