| 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 | $161.66 | 6.625% | $172.37 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.51 | 12.718% | $191.0683 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.98 | 10.166% | $61.6709 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.43 | 12.170% | $195.6581 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 3.156% | $162.2438 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.31 | 11.668% | $23.7965 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 8.484% | $169.9727 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.85 | $976.7803 | $976.78 | $976.70 | $976.90 | |