| 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 | $159.67 | 6.695% | $170.3599 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.68 | 11.797% | $89.0798 | $89.08 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.58 | 7.630% | $218.0369 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 6.793% | $179.3802 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.37 | 7.804% | $12.2573 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.46 | 9.179% | $96.5797 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.97 | 8.121% | $206.4787 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.70 | $972.1725 | $972.18 | $972.25 | $972.30 | |