| 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 | $161.64 | 6.506% | $172.1563 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 6.466% | $171.0057 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.29 | 8.123% | $95.4618 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.63 | 13.197% | $168.2447 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.83 | 8.218% | $268.1967 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 6.783% | $74.4705 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.58 | 5.625% | $117.8564 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.33 | $1,067.3921 | $1,067.40 | $1,067.35 | $1,067.50 | |