| 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 | $156.79 | 8.422% | $169.9949 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.65 | 11.201% | $146.3961 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.33 | 4.191% | $110.7863 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.58 | 12.481% | $231.2384 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.54 | 7.284% | $215.1473 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.53 | 5.866% | $34.4382 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.34 | 11.763% | $48.4381 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.76 | $956.4393 | $956.45 | $956.50 | $956.30 | |