| 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 | $160.32 | 6.165% | $170.2037 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.62 | 9.842% | $16.0589 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.29 | 10.494% | $158.3269 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.97 | 11.428% | $232.8511 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.84 | 9.381% | $99.3617 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.32 | 3.319% | $147.0436 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.41 | 11.839% | $234.202 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.77 | $1,058.0479 | $1,058.04 | $1,058.05 | $1,058.10 | |