| 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 | $145.28 | 8.726% | $157.9571 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.63 | 8.357% | $116.6246 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.32 | 5.306% | $117.2266 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 9.610% | $22.9962 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.25 | 9.667% | $34.2709 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.40 | 6.468% | $15.3314 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.64 | 10.633% | $219.7614 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.50 | $684.1682 | $684.17 | $684.15 | $684.20 | |