| 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 | $160.32 | 6.376% | $170.542 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.95 | 4.119% | $42.6367 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.77 | 5.549% | $49.3653 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.82 | 8.783% | $98.7967 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 6.752% | $256.5464 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.68 | 8.125% | $225.6353 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.70 | 12.289% | $259.0507 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.56 | $1,102.5731 | $1,102.59 | $1,102.60 | $1,102.50 | |