| 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 | $161.79 | 6.215% | $171.8452 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.78 | 4.363% | $199.1037 | $199.10 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 5.283% | $194.3735 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.79 | 7.637% | $118.1747 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 4.555% | $169.9646 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.55 | 5.420% | $87.0242 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.55 | 5.427% | $69.1074 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.64 | $1,009.5933 | $1,009.58 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 | |