| 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 | $142.70 | 5.513% | $150.5671 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.87 | 7.400% | $171.7004 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.82 | 3.844% | $41.3507 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.85 | 13.678% | $265.836 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.52 | 10.433% | $228.0662 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.25 | 7.456% | $146.4088 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.66 | 3.739% | $165.6297 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.67 | $1,169.5589 | $1,169.57 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.60 | |