| 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 | $160.80 | 5.872% | $170.2422 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 7.827% | $53.6763 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 6.348% | $260.3293 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 7.850% | $52.6847 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 3.398% | $257.0784 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.75 | 11.837% | $140.635 | $140.64 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.91 | 6.523% | $195.9064 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.51 | $1,130.5523 | $1,130.56 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.50 | |