| 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 | $160.80 | 5.737% | $170.0251 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.25 | 12.458% | $138.6045 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.91 | 8.716% | $240.1645 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.26 | 13.327% | $19.5602 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.62 | 13.565% | $75.657 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.32 | 13.540% | $196.7875 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.35 | 6.799% | $48.4333 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.51 | $889.2321 | $889.23 | $889.25 | $889.30 | |