| 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 | $160.48 | 5.365% | $169.0898 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.43 | 13.228% | $36.7198 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 4.186% | $208.174 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.71 | 5.457% | $123.0789 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.82 | 3.514% | $6.0245 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 10.283% | $264.977 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.87 | 12.744% | $130.6365 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.39 | $938.7005 | $938.70 | $938.70 | $938.70 | |