| 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 | $160.66 | 5.847% | $170.0538 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.81 | 10.199% | $97.8677 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.66 | 11.248% | $54.1333 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.48 | 7.861% | $19.9327 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 13.831% | $214.4348 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.33 | 8.510% | $77.4002 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.34 | 9.260% | $232.0027 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.66 | $865.8252 | $865.81 | $865.85 | $865.80 | |