| 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 | $159.88 | 6.427% | $170.1555 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 8.226% | $85.834 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.82 | 10.819% | $119.485 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.84 | 8.559% | $22.6237 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.39 | 8.330% | $224.6656 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.79 | 12.312% | $59.2895 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.88 | 5.447% | $203.3862 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.91 | $885.4395 | $885.45 | $885.45 | $885.50 | |