| 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 | $157.61 | 5.700% | $166.5938 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.54 | 5.751% | $49.2165 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.95 | 9.415% | $137.8082 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.84 | 12.227% | $8.7986 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.81 | 7.445% | $7.317 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.38 | 5.488% | $164.9621 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.28 | 8.748% | $244.9875 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.41 | $779.6837 | $779.69 | $779.65 | $779.70 | |