| 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 | $147.42 | 7.478% | $158.4441 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 13.633% | $57.4983 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.81 | 6.439% | $162.6494 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 4.342% | $7.8152 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.71 | 13.839% | $280.8522 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.38 | 7.540% | $119.7781 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.26 | 11.469% | $163.0346 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.67 | $950.0719 | $950.07 | $950.10 | $950.00 | |