| 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 | $157.70 | 5.869% | $166.9554 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.74 | 11.368% | $115.5332 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.67 | 13.462% | $258.3189 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 6.669% | $29.206 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 9.371% | $157.8661 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.29 | 8.523% | $45.8944 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.77 | 10.518% | $6.3769 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.89 | $780.1509 | $780.16 | $780.15 | $780.20 | |