| 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 | $150.43 | 4.855% | $157.7334 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.79 | 7.236% | $54.4652 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.38 | 9.577% | $171.3565 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.26 | 10.535% | $50.0281 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 9.864% | $122.3665 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.66 | 12.118% | $15.3153 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 12.787% | $265.7375 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.51 | $837.0025 | $837.02 | $837.00 | $837.00 | |