| 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 | $161.73 | 5.140% | $170.0429 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.67 | 7.743% | $114.9295 | $114.93 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.99 | 10.251% | $189.6207 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 12.249% | $91.7748 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.53 | 12.851% | $164.2321 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.33 | 8.710% | $116.6784 | $116.68 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 11.298% | $251.0772 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.60 | $1,098.3556 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.30 | |