| 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 | $157.86 | 3.500% | $163.3851 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.39 | 10.632% | $35.8337 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.70 | 7.256% | $17.9118 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.54 | 13.249% | $195.3998 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.35 | 13.642% | $135.6317 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.64 | 8.684% | $219.1504 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.95 | 12.704% | $30.3737 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.43 | $797.6862 | $797.68 | $797.70 | $797.70 | |