| 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 | $160.88 | 6.397% | $171.1715 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 12.236% | $88.1726 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.34 | 6.570% | $120.7864 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 7.760% | $6.929 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.55 | 13.128% | $130.7194 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 7.450% | $242.0526 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.41 | 6.611% | $208.3286 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.44 | $968.1601 | $968.16 | $968.15 | $968.20 | |