| 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 | $160.33 | 6.115% | $170.1342 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.32 | 13.216% | $114.7105 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.84 | 7.575% | $15.9641 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.67 | 11.328% | $152.152 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.43 | 11.578% | $73.0055 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.40 | 8.596% | $99.2567 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.36 | 10.559% | $219.3048 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.35 | $844.5278 | $844.52 | $844.50 | $844.60 | |