| 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 | $148.84 | 8.585% | $161.6179 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.46 | 5.660% | $170.5986 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.72 | 5.673% | $144.4761 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.54 | 9.851% | $142.301 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.54 | 8.698% | $186.4605 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 5.795% | $150.578 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.67 | 6.698% | $214.1109 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.10 | $1,170.1430 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.20 | |