| 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 | $160.62 | 6.433% | $170.9527 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.39 | 6.629% | $50.5315 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 6.737% | $231.1176 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 12.301% | $149.7534 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.49 | 5.621% | $5.7986 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 12.199% | $230.7821 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 12.299% | $157.6903 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.49 | $996.6262 | $996.62 | $996.65 | $996.70 | |