| 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 | $159.75 | 5.600% | $168.696 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.78 | 3.793% | $176.2198 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.92 | 7.407% | $81.5434 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.96 | 8.204% | $70.2893 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 5.337% | $263.9008 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.50 | 13.306% | $260.0373 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.46 | 9.250% | $11.4276 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.90 | $1,032.1142 | $1,032.12 | $1,032.15 | $1,032.00 | |