| 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 | $159.96 | 6.850% | $170.9173 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.38 | 8.520% | $244.5824 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.48 | 6.529% | $60.1676 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.79 | 11.667% | $84.6324 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.30 | 9.434% | $190.7435 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.60 | 9.363% | $218.2885 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.98 | 12.298% | $86.447 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.49 | $1,055.7787 | $1,055.78 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.70 | |