| 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 | $161.69 | 5.371% | $170.3744 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.46 | 7.741% | $141.6363 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.25 | 7.254% | $198.688 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.69 | 11.845% | $265.8444 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.31 | 10.775% | $158.7517 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.73 | 10.677% | $105.9511 | $105.95 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 6.685% | $92.6559 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.98 | $1,133.9018 | $1,133.90 | $1,133.90 | $1,134.00 | |