| 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 | $157.46 | 8.263% | $170.4709 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.71 | 3.342% | $170.2146 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 10.328% | $231.413 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.83 | 5.115% | $86.0156 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.30 | 10.628% | $191.7183 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 4.434% | $120.6213 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.44 | 12.850% | $85.134 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.99 | $1,055.5877 | $1,055.58 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.50 | |