| 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 | $159.94 | 6.443% | $170.2449 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.44 | 7.704% | $205.1115 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.34 | 5.615% | $168.2869 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.55 | 6.862% | $180.1159 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.69 | 13.749% | $33.7721 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.25 | 3.873% | $6.4921 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.64 | 7.645% | $105.1046 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.85 | $869.1280 | $869.12 | $869.10 | $869.10 | |