| 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 | $171.85 | 3.395% | $177.6843 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.35 | 13.602% | $138.992 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.96 | 11.341% | $240.452 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 13.362% | $55.3773 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.48 | 7.511% | $267.1433 | $267.14 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.66 | 5.675% | $146.529 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 5.231% | $5.5246 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.40 | $1,031.7025 | $1,031.69 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.70 | |