| 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 | $162.45 | 4.630% | $169.9714 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.39 | 4.523% | $28.6288 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.37 | 4.696% | $254.7987 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.45 | 11.366% | $264.4386 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.67 | 5.663% | $157.0892 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.48 | 13.215% | $137.5336 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.58 | 8.366% | $268.2925 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.39 | $1,280.7528 | $1,280.75 | $1,280.80 | $1,280.70 | |