| 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 | $161.33 | 5.629% | $170.4113 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.60 | 9.484% | $253.5649 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.93 | 5.223% | $71.478 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 9.584% | $197.7553 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.86 | 9.785% | $93.1636 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.32 | 3.245% | $190.3012 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.32 | 12.125% | $151.7276 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.82 | $1,128.4019 | $1,128.40 | $1,128.40 | $1,128.50 | |