| 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 | $161.56 | 5.588% | $170.588 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.82 | 6.625% | $128.8243 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.98 | 12.148% | $213.0588 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.88 | 9.352% | $104.8467 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 8.842% | $160.5311 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 6.238% | $187.3826 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.34 | 6.489% | $177.1338 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.45 | $1,142.3653 | $1,142.36 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.30 | |