| 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 | $161.50 | 5.296% | $170.053 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.51 | 6.553% | $114.5551 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.46 | 12.369% | $248.8524 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.48 | 6.788% | $137.2012 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.54 | 7.144% | $97.0082 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.89 | 5.350% | $116.8226 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.57 | 6.310% | $18.6787 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.95 | $903.1712 | $903.17 | $903.15 | $903.30 | |