| 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 | $161.93 | 5.340% | $170.5771 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.69 | 5.433% | $186.2896 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 6.153% | $51.3993 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.55 | 10.871% | $70.4585 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.60 | 9.521% | $167.129 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 11.481% | $42.1621 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.95 | 7.364% | $136.2986 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.96 | $824.3142 | $824.32 | $824.35 | $824.40 | |