| 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 | $161.52 | 5.232% | $169.9707 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.71 | 11.646% | $128.0691 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.91 | 6.285% | $182.7145 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.93 | 9.355% | $50.2268 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.88 | 4.550% | $42.74 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.30 | 10.752% | $118.8369 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 8.380% | $236.6802 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.63 | $929.2382 | $929.24 | $929.25 | $929.20 | |