| 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 | $160.67 | 6.160% | $170.5673 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.90 | 6.691% | $54.3057 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.97 | 8.289% | $139.6603 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.77 | 13.742% | $138.5036 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.72 | 7.470% | $172.7258 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.52 | 8.601% | $169.9823 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.89 | 13.196% | $283.9974 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.44 | $1,129.7424 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.80 | |