| 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 | $156.40 | 5.543% | $165.0693 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.74 | 6.153% | $76.1542 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.62 | 13.305% | $116.2736 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.38 | 5.112% | $112.8693 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.88 | 12.213% | $46.9948 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.88 | 3.545% | $165.5477 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 7.573% | $95.3097 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.50 | $778.2186 | $778.21 | $778.15 | $778.30 | |