| 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 | $147.51 | 6.757% | $157.4773 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 5.256% | $215.1222 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 11.476% | $98.0654 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.77 | 11.784% | $52.2814 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.36 | 10.480% | $44.5897 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.60 | 10.520% | $64.7647 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.85 | 4.748% | $225.0511 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.44 | $857.3518 | $857.35 | $857.35 | $857.50 | |