| 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 | $157.89 | 6.779% | $168.5934 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.86 | 5.701% | $159.4605 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.52 | 7.816% | $5.9514 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 6.367% | $266.9705 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.88 | 13.398% | $16.8736 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.83 | 4.718% | $168.418 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.70 | 13.787% | $65.6551 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.67 | $851.9225 | $851.92 | $851.85 | $852.10 | |