| 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 | $161.64 | 5.723% | $170.8907 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.31 | 4.547% | $80.8253 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 5.735% | $212.9714 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.42 | 5.787% | $104.1156 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.94 | 10.449% | $94.9199 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.63 | 7.501% | $195.2541 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.28 | 5.238% | $86.5898 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.64 | $945.5668 | $945.57 | $945.55 | $945.60 | |