| 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 | $161.62 | 5.213% | $170.0453 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.65 | 3.428% | $128.923 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.80 | 10.177% | $128.6867 | $128.69 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.55 | 9.832% | $104.9445 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.34 | 11.521% | $91.8264 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.25 | 7.800% | $207.2455 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.69 | 4.607% | $170.1851 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.90 | $1,001.8565 | $1,001.87 | $1,001.90 | $1,001.70 | |