| 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 | $161.47 | 5.361% | $170.1264 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.44 | 11.164% | $12.7172 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.98 | 3.139% | $251.6385 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.53 | 10.759% | $60.3969 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.99 | 6.393% | $111.702 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.60 | 7.655% | $115.8368 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.60 | 6.107% | $127.965 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.61 | $850.3828 | $850.40 | $850.40 | $850.30 | |