| 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 | $148.95 | 13.830% | $169.5498 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 7.749% | $81.5552 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.95 | 13.189% | $81.4395 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.61 | 8.688% | $27.835 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.66 | 12.817% | $49.2559 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.60 | 12.788% | $79.6283 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.88 | 4.855% | $140.3799 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.34 | $629.6436 | $629.66 | $629.70 | $629.60 | |