| 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 | $159.97 | 6.177% | $169.8513 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.51 | 3.689% | $168.505 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.92 | 12.582% | $68.585 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 5.144% | $252.3035 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.88 | 7.792% | $178.8054 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.80 | 3.746% | $96.2763 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.36 | 12.155% | $30.6856 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.40 | $965.0121 | $965.03 | $965.05 | $965.10 | |