| 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 | $155.58 | 5.133% | $163.5659 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.65 | 9.719% | $254.1641 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.41 | 7.503% | $74.6178 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 5.813% | $41.7115 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.68 | 6.434% | $13.4958 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.61 | 6.736% | $33.7392 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 9.253% | $18.5621 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.34 | $599.8564 | $599.86 | $599.80 | $599.90 | |