| 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 | $164.61 | 3.417% | $170.2347 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.97 | 5.225% | $43.1107 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.30 | 3.513% | $32.3996 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.62 | 7.766% | $27.6096 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.54 | 4.302% | $68.3595 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.63 | 10.755% | $85.9791 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 10.698% | $154.3573 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.11 | $582.0505 | $582.05 | $582.05 | $582.10 | |