| 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 | $162.40 | 5.317% | $171.0348 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.49 | 6.237% | $234.242 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 4.398% | $35.9756 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.55 | 5.424% | $14.285 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.66 | 3.207% | $184.3896 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.94 | 12.272% | $67.2958 | $67.30 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 12.582% | $270.771 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.01 | $977.9938 | $978.00 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |