| 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 | $161.89 | 5.448% | $170.7098 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 7.635% | $73.0411 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 6.173% | $263.0118 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.26 | 6.711% | $25.8881 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.69 | 10.693% | $197.7973 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.67 | 10.378% | $229.222 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.73 | 3.115% | $7.9708 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.82 | $967.6409 | $967.64 | $967.60 | $967.60 | |