| 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 | $160.51 | 6.204% | $170.468 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.48 | 5.742% | $178.1541 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.96 | 7.620% | $200.1302 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.78 | 4.533% | $88.6231 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.89 | 9.275% | $217.337 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.93 | 5.720% | $131.0188 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.55 | 13.826% | $134.9407 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.10 | $1,120.6719 | $1,120.67 | $1,120.65 | $1,120.60 | |