| 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 | $160.69 | 6.254% | $170.7396 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.96 | 7.600% | $66.669 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.78 | 9.683% | $129.1846 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.56 | 13.298% | $115.0654 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.54 | 3.358% | $196.9383 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 7.292% | $39.462 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 9.349% | $260.7974 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.81 | $978.8563 | $978.86 | $978.85 | $978.90 | |