| 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 | $144.52 | 9.650% | $158.4662 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.50 | 3.501% | $217.8696 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 13.469% | $119.1311 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.67 | 3.368% | $52.3766 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.72 | 7.742% | $9.3951 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 8.325% | $170.991 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.70 | 5.606% | $10.2438 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.95 | $738.4734 | $738.48 | $738.50 | $738.50 | |