| 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 | $160.85 | 5.772% | $170.1343 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.26 | 6.357% | $225.7534 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.56 | 5.703% | $168.6597 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.44 | 7.268% | $41.2338 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.47 | 6.594% | $188.1064 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.32 | 7.580% | $180.0029 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 12.483% | $209.5558 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.20 | $1,183.4463 | $1,183.44 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.50 | |