| 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 | $160.75 | 5.744% | $169.9835 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 4.517% | $9.6783 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.86 | 8.189% | $245.4376 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.93 | 9.468% | $163.0307 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.86 | 12.797% | $144.2222 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.93 | 11.105% | $52.1416 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.34 | 4.231% | $51.4276 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.93 | $835.9215 | $835.92 | $836.00 | $835.80 | |