| 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 | $160.57 | 6.136% | $170.4226 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 10.276% | $87.515 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.64 | 5.535% | $192.7491 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.57 | 12.288% | $183.6695 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.62 | 11.747% | $149.3163 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.31 | 5.567% | $86.8922 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 3.128% | $230.8108 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.88 | $1,101.3755 | $1,101.38 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.30 | |