| 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 | $164.90 | 3.483% | $170.6435 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.85 | 8.453% | $156.0096 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.25 | 9.105% | $52.6432 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.65 | 11.701% | $97.9059 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.72 | 11.868% | $88.0625 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.54 | 7.810% | $247.4671 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.44 | 12.375% | $57.8057 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.35 | $870.5375 | $870.54 | $870.50 | $870.50 | |