| 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 | $240.41 | 11.642% | $268.3985 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.78 | 5.292% | $189.294 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.85 | 4.630% | $151.5566 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 9.137% | $56.7185 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 12.278% | $166.5083 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.67 | 10.294% | $123.1653 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.43 | 5.515% | $184.0498 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.41 | $1,139.6910 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.70 | |