| 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 | $153.98 | 3.376% | $159.1784 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.83 | 9.653% | $6.3928 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.76 | 7.257% | $242.1434 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 7.851% | $8.5957 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.58 | 7.778% | $211.87 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 6.485% | $5.665 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.55 | 4.603% | $81.1196 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.99 | $714.9649 | $714.97 | $714.95 | $715.00 | |