| 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 | $161.64 | 5.625% | $170.7323 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.47 | 9.280% | $39.8544 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.54 | 5.639% | $58.6719 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.68 | 9.565% | $12.7972 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.87 | 3.466% | $113.6781 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.33 | 9.775% | $147.4608 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.74 | 10.555% | $21.8236 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.27 | $565.0183 | $565.01 | $565.00 | $565.10 | |