| 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 | $151.32 | 5.502% | $159.6456 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.60 | 10.690% | $215.4027 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.63 | 3.669% | $105.3588 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.32 | 6.755% | $174.3523 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 10.387% | $34.1427 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.82 | 6.722% | $62.7739 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.33 | 9.611% | $38.7256 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.95 | $790.4016 | $790.40 | $790.40 | $790.40 | |