| 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 | $159.56 | 6.544% | $170.0016 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.43 | 6.740% | $265.1742 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.64 | 6.556% | $99.779 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.84 | 5.508% | $40.9793 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.48 | 10.775% | $173.3407 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.51 | 6.708% | $17.6175 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.99 | 10.520% | $235.3965 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.45 | $1,002.2888 | $1,002.29 | $1,002.30 | $1,002.30 | |