| 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 | $131.87 | 4.817% | $138.2222 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.28 | 4.744% | $138.5554 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.54 | 12.372% | $278.1656 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.64 | 11.238% | $81.9157 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.35 | 4.553% | $81.9173 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 13.296% | $276.023 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.25 | 5.413% | $169.9785 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.56 | $1,164.7777 | $1,164.79 | $1,164.70 | $1,164.80 | |