| 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 | $154.32 | 3.648% | $159.9496 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.72 | 3.707% | $126.2322 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.67 | 10.110% | $17.2542 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.75 | 10.191% | $32.7818 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.72 | 6.608% | $94.5826 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.81 | 7.612% | $94.4941 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.75 | 4.643% | $61.4778 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.74 | $586.7723 | $586.76 | $586.85 | $586.80 | |