| 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 | $161.41 | 5.843% | $170.8412 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.59 | 3.767% | $161.4511 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.88 | 11.287% | $157.894 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 6.509% | $156.8452 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.81 | 7.188% | $48.0309 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.39 | 3.768% | $10.7815 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.57 | 13.293% | $79.9509 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.91 | $785.7948 | $785.79 | $785.85 | $785.80 | |