| 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 | $152.68 | 8.636% | $165.8654 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.68 | 8.268% | $36.4647 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.46 | 12.282% | $208.2382 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.59 | 5.777% | $69.3791 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.40 | 9.413% | $16.8496 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 13.850% | $36.8077 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 12.168% | $146.7718 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.99 | $680.3765 | $680.38 | $680.35 | $680.40 | |