| 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 | 5.600% | $169.8893 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.41 | 11.429% | $60.6285 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.46 | 5.840% | $224.8677 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.35 | 5.566% | $176.6647 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.71 | 4.105% | $98.5978 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.63 | 4.247% | $257.1044 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.82 | 9.127% | $80.5576 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.26 | $1,068.3100 | $1,068.31 | $1,068.30 | $1,068.40 | |