| 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 | $150.95 | 8.400% | $163.6298 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 9.325% | $16.7049 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.66 | 3.687% | $19.348 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 9.866% | $39.0024 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 12.732% | $173.0098 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.26 | 3.152% | $35.3399 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.33 | 6.181% | $226.5159 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.45 | $673.5507 | $673.55 | $673.55 | $673.40 | |