| 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 | $140.46 | 11.335% | $156.3811 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 5.705% | $70.1987 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.44 | 6.115% | $20.6288 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.33 | 5.817% | $5.64 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.56 | 5.268% | $169.0183 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.84 | 3.581% | $229.7841 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.44 | 11.363% | $6.0581 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.48 | $657.7091 | $657.71 | $657.75 | $657.70 | |