| 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 | $160.94 | 5.790% | $170.2584 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.40 | 3.534% | $221.9769 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.57 | 11.655% | $91.077 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.34 | 3.475% | $143.1473 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.52 | 7.281% | $33.815 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 13.825% | $12.9419 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 8.250% | $58.0978 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.81 | $731.3143 | $731.33 | $731.35 | $731.30 | |