| 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 | $158.61 | 6.222% | $168.4787 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 4.566% | $166.2077 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 4.601% | $141.9854 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.50 | 11.427% | $29.5282 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.61 | 4.693% | $143.0211 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 9.510% | $48.8962 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.48 | 10.457% | $33.6673 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.54 | $731.7846 | $731.80 | $731.80 | $731.80 | |