| 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 | $162.89 | 4.594% | $170.3732 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.37 | 9.271% | $270.3037 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.99 | 12.401% | $96.6536 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.88 | 7.521% | $121.3697 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.98 | 9.295% | $78.6705 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.32 | 11.318% | $53.7889 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.92 | 7.232% | $103.9293 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.35 | $895.0889 | $895.08 | $895.05 | $895.20 | |