| 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 | $150.91 | 3.515% | $156.2145 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.40 | 3.854% | $11.8394 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.25 | 6.667% | $71.7336 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.68 | 12.668% | $201.3152 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.58 | 6.679% | $49.6911 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.96 | 9.470% | $227.6538 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.44 | 9.423% | $186.5006 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.22 | $904.9482 | $904.94 | $904.95 | $904.90 | |