| 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 | $140.66 | 12.281% | $157.9345 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.42 | 12.634% | $63.5481 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.40 | 13.830% | $204.211 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.40 | 11.116% | $56.0025 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 7.500% | $47.7193 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.53 | 5.780% | $48.1616 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.93 | 9.498% | $38.2477 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.73 | $615.8247 | $615.82 | $615.80 | $615.70 | |