| 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 | $160.54 | 5.450% | $169.2894 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.45 | 8.345% | $158.6713 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.81 | 3.276% | $242.5024 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.55 | 6.462% | $174.1186 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.84 | 11.223% | $108.8206 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.40 | 4.450% | $151.8703 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.49 | 12.461% | $135.5043 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.08 | $1,140.7769 | $1,140.77 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.80 | |