| 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 | $156.65 | 5.838% | $165.7952 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.34 | 7.356% | $159.2519 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.97 | 9.712% | $29.5893 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.46 | 10.599% | $19.3106 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.70 | 11.181% | $29.6853 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.46 | 10.114% | $69.8783 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.77 | 8.746% | $16.0618 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.35 | $489.5724 | $489.58 | $489.60 | $489.70 | |