| 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 | $141.25 | 11.138% | $156.9824 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.96 | 5.669% | $84.4929 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.86 | 13.471% | $115.5816 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.38 | 5.531% | $12.0094 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.37 | 9.240% | $16.7902 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.75 | 9.366% | $256.7367 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.54 | 7.718% | $107.2225 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.11 | $749.8157 | $749.81 | $749.85 | $749.80 | |