| 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 | $160.95 | 5.660% | $170.0598 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.27 | 12.671% | $161.4237 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.27 | 5.253% | $48.7006 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.91 | 4.268% | $156.3082 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 5.488% | $244.3208 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 13.308% | $38.2188 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 11.578% | $151.4225 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.45 | $970.4544 | $970.45 | $970.35 | $970.40 | |