| 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 | $152.55 | 3.229% | $157.4758 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.43 | 6.752% | $218.2331 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.50 | 6.200% | $38.763 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.96 | 11.242% | $105.6354 | $105.64 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.47 | 11.805% | $185.0037 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.31 | 13.513% | $48.0274 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.40 | 7.219% | $194.4953 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.62 | $947.6337 | $947.64 | $947.70 | $947.60 | |