| 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 | $156.73 | 5.374% | $165.1527 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.84 | 7.836% | $135.7008 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 12.730% | $40.9435 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.49 | 9.242% | $55.1563 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.53 | 3.480% | $55.3928 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.81 | 13.718% | $20.2532 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.48 | 10.171% | $43.4955 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.20 | $516.0948 | $516.09 | $516.10 | $516.20 | |