| 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 | $150.69 | 6.400% | $160.3342 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.97 | 3.856% | $192.1024 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 10.499% | $58.0341 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.43 | 4.726% | $50.7188 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.72 | 12.302% | $55.8366 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.55 | 8.273% | $33.0774 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.43 | 3.443% | $6.6514 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.31 | $556.7549 | $556.75 | $556.80 | $556.70 | |