| 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 | $151.73 | 5.236% | $159.6746 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.28 | 4.360% | $16.9898 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.25 | 4.259% | $50.305 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.31 | 4.840% | $197.4242 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.72 | 8.369% | $45.2115 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.37 | 6.387% | $240.8283 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.63 | 10.359% | $96.7076 | $96.71 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.29 | $807.1410 | $807.14 | $807.10 | $807.10 | |