| 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 | $163.26 | 4.147% | $170.0304 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 13.520% | $41.3553 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.63 | 7.200% | $238.6594 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.61 | 9.734% | $14.9348 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 7.673% | $32.9479 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.54 | 8.382% | $108.9673 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.35 | 12.435% | $161.1756 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.42 | $768.0707 | $768.08 | $768.10 | $768.10 | |