| 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 | $156.75 | 5.551% | $165.4512 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 5.758% | $18.8778 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 5.520% | $148.5088 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.56 | 13.116% | $94.5197 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.65 | 6.494% | $11.3416 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.97 | 3.810% | $97.5503 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.31 | 4.459% | $34.7953 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.83 | $571.0447 | $571.05 | $571.05 | $571.10 | |