| 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 | $162.30 | 5.275% | $170.8613 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.64 | 6.276% | $102.7051 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.70 | 11.574% | $175.9522 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 3.706% | $112.8425 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 7.303% | $15.8701 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.90 | 3.540% | $232.8615 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.69 | 12.485% | $61.518 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.83 | $872.6107 | $872.61 | $872.55 | $872.70 | |