| 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 | $158.96 | 5.702% | $168.0239 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.65 | 13.565% | $7.5521 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 12.116% | $241.6548 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 7.104% | $39.1679 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.77 | 5.521% | $162.2596 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.80 | 9.239% | $55.4934 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.77 | 9.152% | $9.5726 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.06 | $683.7243 | $683.71 | $683.65 | $683.90 | |