| 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 | $147.57 | 6.709% | $157.4705 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.52 | 7.874% | $156.9782 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 11.854% | $243.2377 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.80 | 10.478% | $51.7037 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 13.252% | $23.16 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 11.566% | $196.0996 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.94 | 12.412% | $282.0867 | $282.09 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.51 | $1,110.7364 | $1,110.74 | $1,110.75 | $1,110.80 | |