| 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 | $159.64 | 6.833% | $170.5482 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.89 | 9.279% | $208.6027 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.85 | 4.679% | $205.0138 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.56 | 5.652% | $205.5565 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.67 | 8.125% | $12.6182 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.43 | 5.578% | $32.1274 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.27 | 3.865% | $17.9375 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.31 | $852.4043 | $852.41 | $852.40 | $852.30 | |