| 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 | $162.88 | 4.526% | $170.2519 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.75 | 4.398% | $157.38 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.80 | 10.121% | $226.629 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.86 | 6.619% | $145.9188 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.80 | 10.741% | $172.5345 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.52 | 7.105% | $183.7065 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.67 | 5.164% | $243.6334 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.28 | $1,300.0541 | $1,300.05 | $1,300.10 | $1,300.00 | |