| 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 | $157.25 | 5.269% | $165.5355 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.40 | 11.385% | $60.5934 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.56 | 11.583% | $232.7175 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.33 | 3.594% | $63.5342 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.39 | 9.521% | $16.8553 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.80 | 12.627% | $202.5033 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.69 | 7.159% | $39.3166 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.42 | $781.0558 | $781.06 | $781.05 | $781.00 | |