| 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 | $153.54 | 3.450% | $158.8371 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.40 | 8.731% | $37.4035 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.36 | 12.633% | $84.8802 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.25 | 4.343% | $9.6517 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.77 | 9.686% | $219.1197 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.95 | 10.555% | $48.5889 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.32 | 8.682% | $154.6762 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.59 | $713.1573 | $713.16 | $713.20 | $713.20 | |