| 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 | $112.48 | 4.340% | $117.3616 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.26 | 5.139% | $185.318 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.55 | 8.573% | $270.9439 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.49 | 10.246% | $253.0035 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.68 | 7.581% | $183.6193 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.87 | 10.328% | $246.9913 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 12.165% | $257.8113 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.18 | $1,515.0489 | $1,515.04 | $1,515.00 | $1,515.00 | |