| 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 | $154.99 | 3.500% | $160.4147 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.62 | 5.212% | $29.0596 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.66 | 3.872% | $134.6804 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 3.148% | $157.7958 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.38 | 12.725% | $42.1366 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.99 | 6.756% | $130.2316 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.50 | 9.159% | $54.0337 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.12 | $708.3524 | $708.35 | $708.40 | $708.30 | |