| 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 | $150.58 | 4.347% | $157.1257 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.65 | 5.578% | $24.9692 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.49 | 11.582% | $233.7531 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.81 | 12.106% | $59.2032 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.80 | 4.384% | $205.4277 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.93 | 8.402% | $268.7611 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.93 | 5.438% | $39.9926 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.19 | $989.2326 | $989.23 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |