| 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 | $162.60 | 5.199% | $171.0536 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.26 | 6.790% | $141.2405 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.80 | 8.574% | $110.5283 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.32 | 7.836% | $155.6289 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.95 | 8.640% | $142.2641 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 11.350% | $171.2118 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.56 | 8.262% | $103.4552 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.25 | $995.3824 | $995.38 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |