| 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 | $171.76 | 3.224% | $177.2975 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 5.110% | $175.0502 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 11.714% | $159.0361 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 4.502% | $9.0394 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.92 | 8.543% | $257.1601 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.47 | 6.846% | $169.3189 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.41 | 11.200% | $82.7439 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.11 | $1,029.6461 | $1,029.65 | $1,029.65 | $1,029.60 | |