| 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 | $156.95 | 5.682% | $165.8679 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.56 | 5.705% | $15.3906 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.25 | 3.467% | $17.8481 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 9.390% | $72.799 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.79 | 9.247% | $152.7164 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.40 | 7.631% | $182.3269 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.45 | 5.161% | $50.9505 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.95 | $657.8994 | $657.91 | $657.90 | $657.90 | |