| 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 | $160.39 | 6.364% | $170.5972 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.55 | 10.507% | $149.7922 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.63 | 12.419% | $257.0236 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 11.299% | $79.5788 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.38 | 7.390% | $121.7588 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 5.493% | $92.5701 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.55 | 6.354% | $156.9253 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.75 | $1,028.2460 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.30 | |