| 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 | $142.69 | 10.378% | $157.4984 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 8.133% | $94.5623 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 5.584% | $218.3794 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.38 | 13.332% | $16.2971 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 7.473% | $54.0697 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.59 | 12.740% | $249.8206 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.57 | 11.589% | $246.1319 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.82 | $1,036.7594 | $1,036.76 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.80 | |