| 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 | $171.78 | 3.187% | $177.2546 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.26 | 3.111% | $162.1524 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.46 | 5.664% | $61.7712 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.58 | 8.413% | $107.9577 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.80 | 13.438% | $167.6614 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.64 | 5.219% | $60.6482 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 8.189% | $267.1619 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.46 | $1,004.6074 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.80 | |