| 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 | $162.25 | 5.119% | $170.5556 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.42 | 9.321% | $46.374 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.40 | 9.457% | $179.9473 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.26 | 8.690% | $30.7158 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.83 | 11.800% | $175.3359 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.96 | 8.844% | $247.0323 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.26 | 11.627% | $143.1728 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.38 | $993.1337 | $993.14 | $993.10 | $993.10 | |