| 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 | $163.95 | 4.125% | $170.7129 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.51 | 5.703% | $137.953 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.80 | 13.379% | $236.7354 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.50 | 5.802% | $95.7508 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.67 | 10.208% | $56.9445 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.60 | 12.422% | $135.5809 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.33 | 8.566% | $235.9465 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.36 | $1,069.6240 | $1,069.62 | $1,069.65 | $1,069.60 | |