| 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 | $162.87 | 4.485% | $170.1747 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.31 | 6.818% | $117.8309 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.75 | 9.798% | $120.5033 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.64 | 4.106% | $215.1246 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.66 | 7.418% | $151.0942 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.58 | 7.274% | $120.7691 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.77 | 12.405% | $90.7895 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.58 | $986.2863 | $986.27 | $986.25 | $986.30 | |