| 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 | $154.34 | 3.133% | $159.1755 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.34 | 4.509% | $73.5116 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 9.840% | $265.022 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.55 | 12.487% | $169.3492 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.72 | 3.124% | $69.8356 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.79 | 3.480% | $188.1163 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.58 | 3.379% | $21.2754 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.60 | $946.2856 | $946.30 | $946.30 | $946.20 | |