| 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 | $159.25 | 6.770% | $170.0312 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.74 | 12.553% | $175.29 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.73 | 9.283% | $84.9457 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.46 | 10.349% | $31.4053 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.80 | 5.522% | $228.7717 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.78 | 3.678% | $73.3833 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.83 | 11.450% | $146.9245 | $146.92 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.59 | $910.7517 | $910.75 | $910.75 | $910.70 | |