| 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 | $159.96 | 6.864% | $170.9397 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.63 | 10.209% | $131.843 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.36 | 7.632% | $204.8883 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.48 | 10.181% | $163.5967 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.55 | 12.572% | $6.2477 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.36 | 4.533% | $111.1813 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.44 | 4.649% | $149.062 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.78 | $937.7587 | $937.76 | $937.80 | $937.70 | |