| 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 | $139.61 | 12.640% | $157.2567 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.54 | 3.369% | $43.9732 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.73 | 9.828% | $43.6347 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.69 | 12.799% | $131.6252 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.93 | 8.810% | $30.3906 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.67 | 8.222% | $36.4383 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.91 | 5.365% | $84.1972 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.08 | $527.5159 | $527.52 | $527.55 | $527.50 | |