| 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 | $152.93 | 3.746% | $158.6588 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.76 | 6.560% | $10.4003 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.70 | 9.671% | $73.1506 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.86 | 13.454% | $155.2731 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.33 | 10.746% | $52.4161 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.60 | 3.184% | $198.7324 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.32 | 9.745% | $37.6645 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.50 | $686.2958 | $686.29 | $686.25 | $686.40 | |