| 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 | $160.75 | 5.754% | $169.9996 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 5.425% | $175.8911 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.49 | 10.821% | $227.7261 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.98 | 12.472% | $179.9327 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.73 | 8.530% | $61.5691 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.45 | 6.297% | $69.5714 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.37 | 9.752% | $189.1795 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.61 | $1,073.8695 | $1,073.87 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.90 | |