| 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 | $161.69 | 5.130% | $169.9847 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.77 | 7.425% | $144.7767 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.92 | 5.587% | $197.3632 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.47 | 3.120% | $134.5407 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.87 | 8.150% | $157.7584 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.45 | 13.538% | $97.0182 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 5.696% | $246.6839 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.56 | $1,148.1258 | $1,148.12 | $1,148.15 | $1,148.20 | |