| 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 | $161.89 | 5.156% | $170.237 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 11.680% | $147.1607 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.27 | 9.471% | $209.3852 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.96 | 7.551% | $31.1468 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.63 | 11.834% | $15.243 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 5.692% | $154.5746 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.82 | 9.679% | $210.3863 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.59 | $938.1336 | $938.14 | $938.15 | $938.10 | |