| 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 | $142.65 | 10.254% | $157.2773 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 9.176% | $77.0128 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.82 | 7.767% | $211.0293 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.36 | 13.335% | $130.7433 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.80 | 10.803% | $216.9523 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 3.563% | $37.9558 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.67 | 12.259% | $117.5015 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.49 | $948.4723 | $948.47 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |