| 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 | $159.76 | 6.870% | $170.7355 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.68 | 8.158% | $164.0541 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.96 | 5.430% | $218.1979 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.85 | 13.342% | $39.4997 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.29 | 8.683% | $55.7435 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.54 | 6.313% | $122.834 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.95 | 5.365% | $262.3062 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.03 | $1,033.3709 | $1,033.37 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.30 | |