| 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 | $161.37 | 5.440% | $170.1485 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.73 | 5.681% | $88.4867 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 10.794% | $48.4724 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 6.706% | $177.4094 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.88 | 5.849% | $231.6823 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 10.249% | $178.2947 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 9.227% | $165.2605 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.01 | $1,059.7545 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.80 | |