| 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 | $161.62 | 6.354% | $171.8893 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.27 | 8.506% | $205.3693 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.28 | 11.868% | $171.4713 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.62 | 12.857% | $79.6996 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.83 | 4.817% | $214.6967 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.36 | 9.211% | $198.0651 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.66 | 10.521% | $49.3587 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.64 | $1,090.5500 | $1,090.56 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.70 | |