| 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 | $147.67 | 8.170% | $159.7346 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.64 | 5.368% | $10.1575 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.56 | 4.712% | $28.8586 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.53 | 7.755% | $26.4323 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.30 | 6.728% | $101.7118 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.35 | 8.504% | $262.9594 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.84 | 5.244% | $69.2926 | $69.29 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.89 | $659.1468 | $659.14 | $659.15 | $659.20 | |