| 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 | $160.70 | 5.627% | $169.7426 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.67 | 4.644% | $60.3482 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.73 | 7.768% | $10.4858 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.43 | 12.492% | $178.2211 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.43 | 8.271% | $90.3305 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.49 | 13.389% | $57.2501 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 8.319% | $263.1393 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.38 | $829.5176 | $829.52 | $829.55 | $829.40 | |