| 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 | $162.35 | 5.391% | $171.1023 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.84 | 5.721% | $117.1812 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.70 | 6.774% | $114.9956 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.97 | 8.177% | $262.8377 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.61 | 9.350% | $73.9315 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 12.315% | $135.7888 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.70 | 7.866% | $9.3843 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.07 | $885.2214 | $885.22 | $885.30 | $885.20 | |