| 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 | $161.38 | 6.313% | $171.5679 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.61 | 11.872% | $161.7781 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.25 | 10.163% | $117.0482 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.92 | 12.193% | $86.2989 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 6.871% | $53.7668 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 11.608% | $56.1388 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 13.283% | $250.9218 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.27 | $897.5205 | $897.53 | $897.50 | $897.50 | |