| 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 | $160.67 | 6.624% | $171.3128 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.93 | 3.609% | $157.4132 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.76 | 11.245% | $96.5162 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.94 | 3.553% | $84.8513 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 6.119% | $148.9699 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.46 | 10.832% | $183.3826 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.76 | 9.222% | $54.3489 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.90 | $896.7949 | $896.79 | $896.75 | $896.80 | |