| 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 | $161.37 | 5.502% | $170.2486 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.27 | 8.219% | $106.3468 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.28 | 3.385% | $89.2006 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 4.257% | $80.7887 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.72 | 11.573% | $251.8426 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.46 | 7.572% | $38.145 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.66 | 6.275% | $193.0592 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.25 | $929.6315 | $929.64 | $929.65 | $929.50 | |