| 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 | $161.26 | 5.819% | $170.6437 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.59 | 12.728% | $126.9205 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.85 | 7.395% | $38.5011 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.39 | 9.739% | $80.5375 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.38 | 4.286% | $86.9537 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 6.622% | $109.2342 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 10.276% | $271.7752 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.37 | $884.5659 | $884.56 | $884.60 | $884.50 | |