| 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 | $146.98 | 7.110% | $157.4303 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.46 | 6.520% | $102.7492 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.60 | 6.426% | $29.3736 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.76 | 9.476% | $262.4797 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.78 | 9.239% | $244.455 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.63 | 3.391% | $40.9739 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.53 | 11.430% | $62.9914 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.74 | $900.4531 | $900.45 | $900.45 | $900.50 | |