| 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 | $162.67 | 4.638% | $170.2146 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 8.288% | $87.605 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.73 | 6.122% | $40.0398 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.65 | 7.570% | $159.9028 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.47 | 10.671% | $143.2857 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 8.323% | $60.2384 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 6.652% | $22.7489 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.36 | $684.0352 | $684.04 | $684.05 | $683.90 | |