| 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 | $160.52 | 6.245% | $170.5445 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.85 | 10.382% | $6.4573 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 3.872% | $81.9862 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.45 | 7.631% | $195.2964 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.59 | 13.426% | $174.211 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.53 | 8.428% | $170.8066 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.69 | 4.615% | $53.0293 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.56 | $852.3313 | $852.34 | $852.35 | $852.30 | |