| 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 | $161.25 | 5.420% | $169.9898 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.30 | 13.513% | $48.016 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.29 | 5.243% | $257.0981 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.54 | 4.805% | $14.1906 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.97 | 12.850% | $36.0781 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.42 | 8.393% | $138.1144 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.86 | 10.815% | $249.1786 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.63 | $912.6656 | $912.67 | $912.70 | $912.70 | |