| 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 | $161.80 | 5.680% | $170.9902 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.62 | 11.757% | $265.557 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.76 | 11.112% | $208.6239 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.46 | 9.449% | $66.1729 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.48 | 11.700% | $173.6712 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.63 | 6.480% | $92.2436 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 3.612% | $72.2383 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.47 | $1,049.4971 | $1,049.49 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 | |