| 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 | $155.67 | 6.295% | $165.4694 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.52 | 5.199% | $163.6055 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.89 | 10.687% | $79.5729 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 6.584% | $149.6546 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.94 | 6.514% | $173.5539 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.93 | 12.614% | $138.4364 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.61 | 3.361% | $88.4874 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.97 | $958.7801 | $958.78 | $958.75 | $958.90 | |