| 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 | $160.29 | 6.406% | $170.5582 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.59 | 11.430% | $186.7455 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.27 | 7.268% | $74.3045 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.32 | 3.510% | $42.7703 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.60 | 5.432% | $242.0719 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 5.855% | $38.6477 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.28 | 4.237% | $237.9522 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.86 | $993.0503 | $993.05 | $993.00 | $993.10 | |