| 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 | $161.54 | 5.860% | $171.0062 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.79 | 12.252% | $65.993 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.44 | 6.756% | $116.8338 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.87 | 4.334% | $76.0282 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 11.119% | $20.8904 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.37 | 6.304% | $261.9012 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 8.321% | $158.062 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.73 | $870.7148 | $870.71 | $870.75 | $870.70 | |