| 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 | $153.32 | 10.870% | $169.9859 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.92 | 6.174% | $201.6457 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.79 | 3.841% | $20.5501 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.80 | 7.555% | $189.0817 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.90 | 9.148% | $82.8433 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.63 | 5.332% | $35.4232 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.39 | 3.626% | $50.1446 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.75 | $749.6745 | $749.67 | $749.70 | $749.60 | |