| 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 | $141.93 | 10.738% | $157.1704 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.34 | 12.136% | $232.5028 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.71 | 13.422% | $94.9456 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.92 | 12.652% | $30.3259 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.69 | 6.685% | $41.2764 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 6.151% | $7.0484 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.42 | 10.747% | $6.0025 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.65 | $569.2720 | $569.28 | $569.30 | $569.20 | |