| 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 | $154.82 | 7.600% | $166.5863 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.94 | 3.455% | $26.8362 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.74 | 12.692% | $77.4645 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.58 | 5.294% | $31.146 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 6.776% | $253.4435 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 8.205% | $43.6932 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.31 | 7.206% | $150.4207 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.13 | $749.5904 | $749.59 | $749.60 | $749.50 | |