| 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 | $159.43 | 6.221% | $169.3481 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.59 | 13.268% | $50.5062 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.52 | 7.387% | $159.4912 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.88 | 8.116% | $90.6877 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.41 | 9.518% | $211.8188 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.35 | 4.673% | $29.6748 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 8.238% | $261.1566 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.46 | $972.6834 | $972.69 | $972.65 | $972.70 | |