| 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 | $159.64 | 6.818% | $170.5243 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 3.775% | $45.4223 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.82 | 8.559% | $266.8597 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.81 | 7.789% | $94.6495 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.39 | 3.796% | $204.8829 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 12.786% | $20.6624 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.73 | 9.394% | $69.7168 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.48 | $872.7179 | $872.71 | $872.65 | $872.70 | |