| 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 | $151.92 | 5.625% | $160.4655 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.35 | 4.693% | $5.6011 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.38 | 5.834% | $173.9699 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.25 | 6.554% | $220.8332 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.84 | 13.393% | $116.6134 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.34 | 4.558% | $13.948 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 8.705% | $169.2972 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.82 | $860.7283 | $860.73 | $860.70 | $860.70 | |