| 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 | $164.85 | 3.169% | $170.0741 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.79 | 4.545% | $84.4619 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.41 | 13.717% | $83.4796 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.52 | 8.622% | $241.7057 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.63 | 10.701% | $232.0625 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 8.546% | $79.9984 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 10.446% | $10.4371 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.35 | $902.2193 | $902.22 | $902.20 | $902.30 | |