| 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 | $153.40 | 5.745% | $162.2128 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 10.471% | $159.4538 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 10.217% | $29.5382 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.68 | 10.266% | $20.5977 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.47 | 7.796% | $247.3595 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.66 | 5.398% | $108.2016 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.68 | 12.343% | $37.8371 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.03 | $765.2007 | $765.20 | $765.20 | $765.20 | |