| 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 | $146.71 | 4.397% | $153.1608 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.83 | 6.654% | $36.081 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 4.694% | $179.8748 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.89 | 12.158% | $17.8219 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 8.328% | $84.3442 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.41 | 8.865% | $12.4215 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.43 | 10.744% | $32.592 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.94 | $516.2962 | $516.28 | $516.25 | $516.30 | |