| 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 | $156.84 | 6.793% | $167.4941 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 4.150% | $145.2893 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.96 | 13.584% | $219.1717 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 3.749% | $6.0174 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.73 | 4.221% | $61.209 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.27 | 11.633% | $43.8383 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.25 | 6.342% | $97.0371 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.35 | $740.0569 | $740.06 | $740.05 | $740.00 | |