| 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 | $161.50 | 5.533% | $170.4358 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.86 | 6.861% | $98.1625 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.70 | 9.561% | $78.5552 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.62 | 4.608% | $239.1548 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.78 | 4.763% | $139.1043 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.42 | 7.474% | $35.9178 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.66 | 10.134% | $118.5703 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.54 | $879.9007 | $879.90 | $879.85 | $880.00 | |