| 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 | $160.28 | 6.389% | $170.5203 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.99 | 5.823% | $119.5694 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.46 | 13.514% | $70.9008 | $70.90 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.29 | 12.479% | $230.9081 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.76 | 10.552% | $51.6941 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.26 | 4.408% | $9.6682 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.45 | 12.844% | $37.7463 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.49 | $691.0072 | $691.01 | $690.95 | $691.00 | |