| 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 | $158.45 | 5.742% | $167.5482 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 3.423% | $72.1996 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.68 | 6.786% | $29.5584 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.51 | 11.469% | $29.5504 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.77 | 13.129% | $128.7069 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.83 | 12.266% | $141.2643 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.37 | 12.766% | $87.2471 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.42 | $656.0749 | $656.08 | $656.05 | $656.10 | |