| 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 | $159.38 | 5.432% | $168.0375 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.55 | 12.720% | $170.8272 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.71 | 5.213% | $170.1399 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 13.836% | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 13.795% | $42.4911 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.63 | 5.396% | $69.1714 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.39 | 4.717% | $106.1726 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.66 | $742.3897 | $742.39 | $742.40 | $742.40 | |