| 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 | $160.99 | 5.796% | $170.321 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.52 | 4.537% | $87.3093 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.47 | 3.766% | $58.5967 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.81 | 3.460% | $114.644 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.62 | 10.102% | $52.4306 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.45 | 13.591% | $198.1595 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 11.767% | $198.5541 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.51 | $880.0152 | $880.01 | $880.00 | $880.00 | |