| 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 | $159.96 | 6.375% | $170.1575 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.26 | 7.474% | $101.305 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.54 | 3.648% | $52.3837 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.90 | 13.252% | $195.8127 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 11.419% | $145.892 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.60 | 12.456% | $187.3517 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.47 | 7.197% | $77.6857 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.67 | $930.5883 | $930.59 | $930.60 | $930.70 | |