| 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 | $161.51 | 5.125% | $169.7874 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.60 | 9.395% | $250.077 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 11.605% | $31.8297 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.84 | 5.358% | $242.1548 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.94 | 8.327% | $59.5149 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.35 | 6.864% | $263.2595 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.31 | 6.768% | $124.1819 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.07 | $1,140.8052 | $1,140.80 | $1,140.85 | $1,140.90 | |