| 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 | $153.57 | 3.708% | $159.2644 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 8.305% | $19.0833 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.37 | 4.142% | $212.835 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.25 | 8.269% | $167.0049 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 8.216% | $6.4821 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.80 | 10.672% | $16.3795 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.97 | 11.427% | $129.2219 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.57 | $710.2711 | $710.26 | $710.30 | $710.30 | |