| 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 | $160.25 | 6.172% | $170.1406 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.79 | 10.355% | $146.5404 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.48 | 11.858% | $109.0392 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.95 | 11.490% | $124.8131 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.66 | 3.867% | $71.3151 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.40 | 5.660% | $264.5726 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.65 | 7.840% | $106.3842 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.18 | $992.8052 | $992.80 | $992.80 | $992.70 | |