| 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 | $148.81 | 5.469% | $156.9484 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.25 | 5.780% | $165.2813 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 10.307% | $46.7591 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.79 | 12.686% | $192.4564 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.95 | 7.365% | $7.4619 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 8.664% | $16.2561 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.69 | 5.107% | $74.3001 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.84 | $659.4633 | $659.47 | $659.45 | $659.60 | |