| 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 | $170.27 | 4.456% | $177.8572 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.72 | 4.136% | $240.2626 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 4.360% | $9.215 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.37 | 7.210% | $250.196 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.60 | 10.686% | $60.4346 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.73 | 5.435% | $262.2485 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 13.194% | $43.9193 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.32 | $1,044.1332 | $1,044.14 | $1,044.10 | $1,044.10 | |