| 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 | $162.96 | 4.563% | $170.3959 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 5.115% | $72.172 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.74 | 6.385% | $105.0445 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 7.124% | $266.5995 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.73 | 10.831% | $15.2171 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.58 | 3.553% | $258.4476 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 6.719% | $251.4406 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.15 | $1,139.3172 | $1,139.32 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.20 | |