| 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 | $160.79 | 5.826% | $170.1576 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.37 | 13.628% | $109.5033 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.43 | 11.248% | $237.4366 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.25 | 12.610% | $152.305 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.26 | 8.220% | $184.2554 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.52 | 11.447% | $36.2426 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.70 | 5.586% | $35.5825 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.32 | $925.4830 | $925.49 | $925.50 | $925.50 | |