| 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 | $159.59 | 6.548% | $170.04 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 6.625% | $75.5438 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.44 | 5.176% | $122.4669 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.79 | 12.169% | $199.4253 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.95 | 5.561% | $116.0643 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.98 | 3.390% | $22.7251 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.70 | 3.650% | $142.7261 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.30 | $848.9915 | $849.00 | $849.05 | $848.90 | |