| 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 | $160.99 | 5.700% | $170.1664 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.43 | 12.115% | $105.8702 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.87 | 9.152% | $115.5592 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.70 | 6.703% | $111.718 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.44 | 7.726% | $73.7277 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.86 | 13.435% | $247.1295 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.70 | 6.865% | $57.3865 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.99 | $881.5575 | $881.57 | $881.55 | $881.60 | |