| 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 | $161.45 | 5.833% | $170.8674 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.32 | 8.281% | $103.2134 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.88 | 4.384% | $259.7909 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 8.322% | $42.0831 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 12.710% | $39.1104 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.91 | 6.718% | $260.2959 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 5.275% | $115.0866 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.43 | $990.4477 | $990.45 | $990.45 | $990.50 | |