| 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 | $156.43 | 5.726% | $165.3872 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.41 | 4.418% | $160.1877 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.74 | 4.405% | $177.217 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 13.685% | $174.5406 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.87 | 12.717% | $7.7437 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 10.215% | $17.6234 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.61 | 3.313% | $45.0548 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.58 | $747.7544 | $747.75 | $747.75 | $747.70 | |