| 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 | $160.73 | 6.327% | $170.8994 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.39 | 7.327% | $169.9952 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.89 | 12.697% | $172.3024 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.84 | 7.160% | $259.1557 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.28 | 8.523% | $59.9915 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.62 | 3.502% | $154.8597 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.49 | 7.360% | $98.2237 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.24 | $1,085.4276 | $1,085.43 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.50 | |