| 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 | $161.34 | 6.528% | $171.8723 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.38 | 10.600% | $60.1443 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.44 | 8.795% | $116.8893 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.73 | 8.839% | $63.9211 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.64 | 8.441% | $255.5304 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.57 | 3.243% | $161.6476 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 7.102% | $79.7267 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.54 | $909.7317 | $909.73 | $909.75 | $909.60 | |