| 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 | $171.35 | 3.319% | $177.0371 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.99 | 5.683% | $165.9117 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 3.532% | $48.0078 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 9.435% | $191.2048 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.64 | 8.175% | $26.6543 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.68 | 12.439% | $80.5963 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.40 | 13.709% | $30.0192 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.15 | $719.4312 | $719.43 | $719.40 | $719.40 | |