| 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 | $150.68 | 3.640% | $156.1648 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.36 | 8.178% | $23.1068 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.84 | 13.743% | $144.2716 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.48 | 8.769% | $175.6402 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 10.500% | $155.2746 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.73 | 10.868% | $26.309 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.96 | 8.480% | $39.0094 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.57 | $719.7764 | $719.77 | $719.70 | $719.80 | |