| 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 | $170.43 | 4.597% | $178.2647 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.42 | 5.216% | $34.111 | $34.11 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.94 | 5.686% | $260.981 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.86 | 7.705% | $260.4953 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.35 | 5.414% | $188.0059 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.42 | 8.836% | $163.7111 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.58 | 5.292% | $156.4429 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.00 | $1,242.0119 | $1,242.01 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.00 | |