| 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 | $146.88 | 8.354% | $159.1504 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 13.243% | $19.0814 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.65 | 11.142% | $91.8589 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 9.126% | $22.3163 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.78 | 5.762% | $122.4512 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.29 | 10.335% | $163.6158 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.31 | 4.110% | $61.7476 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.21 | $640.2216 | $640.23 | $640.20 | $640.30 | |