| 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 | $160.42 | 6.135% | $170.2618 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.83 | 4.450% | $163.8089 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.98 | 6.494% | $252.3695 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 12.821% | $89.5009 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 13.681% | $52.0091 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.77 | 3.461% | $70.1155 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.31 | 13.105% | $115.7177 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.39 | $913.7834 | $913.79 | $913.70 | $913.80 | |