| 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 | $156.67 | 5.503% | $165.2916 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.69 | 7.821% | $25.5428 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.58 | 7.489% | $16.7468 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 12.277% | $163.5876 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.40 | 10.261% | $34.622 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.71 | 12.798% | $116.9828 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 4.549% | $75.2335 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.71 | $598.0071 | $598.00 | $598.05 | $597.90 | |