| 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 | $161.53 | 5.467% | $170.3608 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.38 | 6.849% | $91.2277 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.51 | 7.535% | $11.3019 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.81 | 11.795% | $65.7466 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.27 | 6.266% | $206.443 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.35 | 6.717% | $140.1728 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.55 | 8.857% | $170.4156 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.40 | $855.6684 | $855.67 | $855.65 | $855.60 | |