| 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 | $161.42 | 5.461% | $170.2351 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.64 | 8.779% | $209.5519 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.45 | 3.619% | $217.03 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.96 | 3.317% | $50.584 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.25 | 9.819% | $5.7655 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.84 | 6.688% | $24.3675 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.74 | 6.645% | $26.384 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.30 | $703.9180 | $703.92 | $703.95 | $704.00 | |