| 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 | $160.54 | 6.859% | $171.5514 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.53 | 5.750% | $96.793 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.90 | 11.544% | $53.4296 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.62 | 4.630% | $22.621 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.70 | 10.178% | $77.8958 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 11.264% | $230.1718 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.93 | 9.685% | $240.1334 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.09 | $892.5960 | $892.59 | $892.60 | $892.60 | |