| 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 | $159.80 | 6.780% | $170.6344 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.36 | 6.496% | $11.033 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.30 | 3.410% | $27.1968 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.44 | 13.264% | $11.8248 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.32 | 3.331% | $108.8282 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.29 | 8.520% | $150.0723 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.67 | 11.758% | $113.6244 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.18 | $593.2139 | $593.20 | $593.20 | $593.10 | |