| 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 | $161.95 | 5.549% | $170.9366 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.59 | 10.124% | $83.2427 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.45 | 10.736% | $117.8785 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.50 | 8.394% | $86.1732 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.57 | 9.860% | $30.2884 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.83 | 12.758% | $259.1517 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.61 | 7.355% | $165.9816 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.50 | $913.6527 | $913.65 | $913.70 | $913.70 | |