| 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 | $160.83 | 6.175% | $170.7613 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 6.108% | $82.3398 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.25 | 3.508% | $176.2224 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.86 | 7.322% | $184.4436 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.97 | 8.118% | $67.0007 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.96 | 9.267% | $140.9107 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.70 | 10.416% | $164.1886 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.17 | $985.8671 | $985.86 | $985.85 | $985.80 | |