| 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 | $165.69 | 5.408% | $174.6505 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 3.192% | $159.1943 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.53 | 12.484% | $169.3222 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.46 | 5.624% | $24.7794 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.94 | 5.368% | $255.981 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.33 | 5.305% | $69.8488 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.59 | 5.671% | $25.9845 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.81 | $879.7607 | $879.75 | $879.80 | $879.80 | |