| 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 | $162.92 | 4.607% | $170.4257 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.38 | 10.418% | $64.462 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.83 | 12.835% | $46.0705 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.96 | 6.789% | $120.6289 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.34 | 4.173% | $256.6198 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.98 | 3.459% | $142.7527 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.63 | 7.616% | $173.9397 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.04 | $974.8993 | $974.90 | $974.90 | $974.90 | |