| 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 | $160.80 | 5.822% | $170.1618 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.32 | 7.110% | $105.3106 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.55 | 9.741% | $135.585 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 11.610% | $190.4848 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 5.625% | $14.5763 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.52 | 3.724% | $47.2152 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.74 | 7.852% | $200.3243 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.40 | $863.6580 | $863.66 | $863.65 | $863.70 | |