| 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 | $159.33 | 7.128% | $170.687 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.97 | 13.347% | $138.2493 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.48 | 12.718% | $95.2242 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 9.135% | $179.9964 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.54 | 6.621% | $12.3041 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.80 | 12.618% | $88.743 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.62 | 5.279% | $261.7446 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.67 | $946.9486 | $946.94 | $946.95 | $946.80 | |