| 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 | $159.74 | 6.772% | $170.5576 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 5.525% | $24.8511 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.66 | 7.804% | $58.9257 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.60 | 7.302% | $107.9458 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.58 | 4.600% | $234.9107 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.90 | 4.136% | $219.6228 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.42 | 13.252% | $189.6065 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.45 | $1,006.4202 | $1,006.43 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.40 | |