| 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 | $160.40 | 6.283% | $170.4779 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.77 | 10.760% | $59.5557 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.53 | 12.379% | $120.8411 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 13.232% | $246.3136 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.27 | 8.134% | $26.2441 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.86 | 8.116% | $138.2371 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.94 | 6.672% | $36.2045 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.30 | $797.8740 | $797.87 | $797.90 | $797.80 | |