| 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 | $160.70 | 6.141% | $170.5686 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.44 | 9.269% | $80.2472 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.49 | 5.394% | $43.728 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.78 | 8.510% | $103.9309 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.60 | 6.513% | $195.5579 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.61 | 10.291% | $221.2548 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 9.665% | $18.2373 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.25 | $833.5247 | $833.53 | $833.55 | $833.50 | |