| 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 | $161.75 | 5.707% | $170.9811 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 6.702% | $70.8501 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.67 | 10.355% | $238.0026 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.88 | 3.551% | $162.4508 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.42 | 11.732% | $113.3186 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.85 | 11.417% | $92.309 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.59 | 12.181% | $116.2083 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.56 | $964.1205 | $964.12 | $964.10 | $964.20 | |