| 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 | $156.80 | 5.397% | $165.2625 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.44 | 9.243% | $222.244 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.76 | 5.822% | $144.7222 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 6.687% | $13.5066 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.27 | 9.391% | $28.737 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.32 | 3.375% | $85.0983 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.31 | 11.842% | $83.1098 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.56 | $742.6804 | $742.68 | $742.65 | $742.60 | |