| 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 | $161.92 | 5.348% | $170.5795 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.68 | 11.707% | $65.5497 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.82 | 10.514% | $211.988 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 13.678% | $158.8877 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.52 | 13.860% | $137.2241 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.80 | 4.605% | $85.5669 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 12.492% | $134.6192 | $134.62 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.18 | $964.4151 | $964.42 | $964.40 | $964.40 | |