| 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 | $159.95 | 6.668% | $170.6155 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.33 | 10.278% | $97.4086 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.63 | 6.742% | $232.3026 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.82 | 7.286% | $51.3042 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.85 | 5.289% | $209.3672 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.47 | 13.410% | $102.602 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.67 | 13.646% | $187.1409 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.72 | $1,050.7410 | $1,050.74 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.70 | |