| 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 | $152.44 | 3.299% | $157.469 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 11.458% | $56.5315 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.81 | 8.514% | $143.0323 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.90 | 12.637% | $39.3103 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.29 | 7.283% | $195.5662 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.56 | 13.776% | $277.1128 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.74 | 10.364% | $28.4077 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.46 | $897.4298 | $897.43 | $897.40 | $897.40 | |