| 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 | $160.80 | 6.327% | $170.9738 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.71 | 8.798% | $259.7117 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.66 | 6.476% | $94.4016 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.58 | 10.840% | $124.7837 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.38 | 9.135% | $163.0259 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.76 | 8.871% | $41.1097 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.61 | 5.748% | $164.5545 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.50 | $1,018.5609 | $1,018.55 | $1,018.55 | $1,018.60 | |