| 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 | $160.56 | 6.402% | $170.8391 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 4.696% | $84.1232 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.64 | 11.103% | $91.8155 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.85 | 13.246% | $239.9117 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.83 | 13.651% | $158.9182 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.91 | 7.632% | $94.6193 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.28 | 6.607% | $168.7376 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.42 | $1,008.9646 | $1,008.97 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.80 | |