| 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 | $160.32 | 5.837% | $169.6779 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.41 | 10.136% | $97.3712 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 4.862% | $140.9555 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.91 | 8.505% | $177.8505 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.78 | 3.259% | $66.8912 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.60 | 9.860% | $70.9696 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.43 | 10.247% | $147.1026 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.87 | $870.8185 | $870.82 | $870.80 | $871.00 | |