| 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 | $160.73 | 5.403% | $169.4142 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.89 | 5.139% | $188.0832 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.52 | 7.230% | $128.1613 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.91 | 12.313% | $270.5732 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.73 | 4.491% | $123.0173 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 13.467% | $194.0172 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.63 | 12.257% | $135.4156 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.40 | $1,208.6820 | $1,208.68 | $1,208.60 | $1,208.70 | |