| 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 | $158.50 | 7.233% | $169.9643 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.39 | 7.457% | $24.0596 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.91 | 11.838% | $35.6875 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.38 | 8.829% | $24.3559 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.89 | 10.849% | $230.444 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 5.148% | $13.6272 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 3.629% | $217.1649 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.59 | $715.3034 | $715.30 | $715.30 | $715.40 | |