| 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 | $170.44 | 5.645% | $180.0613 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 7.555% | $164.5054 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.95 | 9.820% | $217.3887 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.82 | 12.256% | $83.9899 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.92 | 5.127% | $139.7348 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 5.220% | $227.9065 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.55 | 7.819% | $73.9099 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.23 | $1,087.4965 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.50 | |