| 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 | $159.50 | 5.749% | $168.6697 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.85 | 5.345% | $70.4231 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.42 | 12.506% | $107.3532 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 8.125% | $249.5417 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.35 | 3.754% | $166.3695 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.70 | 6.445% | $14.583 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.31 | 4.174% | $208.6709 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.92 | $985.6111 | $985.60 | $985.55 | $985.70 | |