| 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 | $160.40 | 6.370% | $170.6175 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.91 | 7.310% | $193.0614 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.60 | 3.825% | $55.6502 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.60 | 10.158% | $42.521 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.98 | 10.858% | $248.2997 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.74 | 7.312% | $34.0608 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.69 | 8.238% | $221.5524 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.92 | $965.7630 | $965.76 | $965.70 | $965.90 | |