| 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 | $128.55 | 7.553% | $138.2594 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.60 | 3.531% | $170.412 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.55 | 7.777% | $265.7242 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.73 | 13.865% | $60.041 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.38 | 5.292% | $173.079 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.27 | 12.353% | $200.2917 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.55 | 7.479% | $17.7878 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.63 | $1,025.5951 | $1,025.59 | $1,025.60 | $1,025.60 | |