| 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 | $159.97 | 6.586% | $170.5056 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.53 | 5.606% | $36.4658 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 4.389% | $125.6217 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.87 | 3.313% | $32.9259 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 7.400% | $246.5797 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.83 | 7.546% | $81.5521 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.84 | 6.608% | $200.2525 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.97 | $893.9033 | $893.91 | $893.90 | $894.00 | |