| 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 | $161.57 | 5.468% | $170.4046 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.30 | 6.327% | $145.987 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.68 | 7.404% | $112.4305 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 8.214% | $129.846 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 5.177% | $16.3024 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.80 | 6.835% | $202.7728 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 13.235% | $225.281 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.79 | $1,003.0243 | $1,003.02 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.00 | |