| 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 | $161.28 | 5.665% | $170.4165 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.86 | 9.471% | $10.7938 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.51 | 4.107% | $177.5128 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.68 | 8.158% | $147.8304 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.88 | 5.389% | $174.8193 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.45 | 5.854% | $62.9302 | $62.93 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.78 | 7.335% | $46.9913 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.44 | $791.2943 | $791.29 | $791.30 | $791.20 | |