| 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 | $161.50 | 5.404% | $170.2275 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 3.103% | $147.8394 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.47 | 4.545% | $19.3095 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.40 | 10.106% | $158.9931 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.46 | 7.195% | $85.1771 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 10.176% | $269.7549 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.64 | 12.349% | $270.3566 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.70 | $1,121.6581 | $1,121.66 | $1,121.70 | $1,121.70 | |