| 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 | $160.30 | 8.317% | $173.6322 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.40 | 6.633% | $159.3097 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 6.677% | $39.8225 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.38 | 8.200% | $85.8892 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 10.407% | $152.6708 | $152.67 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 12.811% | $264.508 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.74 | 9.692% | $159.8651 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.90 | $1,035.6975 | $1,035.70 | $1,035.65 | $1,035.70 | |