| 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 | $162.55 | 4.866% | $170.4597 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.56 | 9.715% | $169.5755 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.27 | 7.288% | $48.5693 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.42 | 4.146% | $147.2833 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.98 | 4.823% | $42.9565 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.80 | 8.469% | $73.542 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 6.769% | $247.0528 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.97 | $899.4391 | $899.44 | $899.45 | $899.60 | |