| 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 | $164.49 | 3.574% | $170.3689 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.94 | 13.838% | $139.9524 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.31 | 3.809% | $218.3207 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.68 | 7.238% | $84.3749 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.42 | 4.126% | $255.546 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.34 | 11.373% | $146.2773 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 9.183% | $266.2973 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.08 | $1,281.1375 | $1,281.14 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.20 | |