| 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 | $159.40 | 6.669% | $170.0304 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.88 | 6.437% | $238.2912 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.53 | 3.665% | $132.204 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.41 | 13.344% | $133.0772 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.64 | 5.230% | $237.441 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.39 | 8.301% | $87.0632 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.45 | 3.475% | $38.7514 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.70 | $1,036.8584 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.90 | |