| 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 | $161.99 | 5.210% | $170.4297 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.35 | 5.516% | $143.8711 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.75 | 13.865% | $53.2319 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.84 | 10.325% | $177.4467 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.67 | 12.221% | $243.1492 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.76 | 4.631% | $201.6867 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.96 | 8.232% | $192.6097 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.32 | $1,182.4250 | $1,182.43 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.30 | |