| 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 | $161.57 | 5.300% | $170.1332 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.48 | 10.332% | $220.0903 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.78 | 4.630% | $153.5759 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.63 | 6.275% | $123.9485 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.83 | 9.537% | $257.2257 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.81 | 5.622% | $46.273 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.32 | 12.509% | $37.488 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.42 | $1,008.7346 | $1,008.74 | $1,008.80 | $1,008.70 | |