| 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 | $146.95 | 8.582% | $159.5612 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.74 | 3.464% | $36.978 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.32 | 4.326% | $228.8078 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.30 | 7.169% | $42.1174 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.94 | 5.221% | $23.0855 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.26 | 4.548% | $168.5941 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.45 | 12.733% | $19.6719 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.96 | $678.8159 | $678.82 | $678.80 | $678.90 | |