| 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 | $171.41 | 3.304% | $177.0734 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.93 | 5.299% | $30.463 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.72 | 5.828% | $40.9766 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 12.629% | $19.4961 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.50 | 10.181% | $7.1618 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.37 | 11.334% | $27.1321 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.27 | 11.267% | $151.6235 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $423.51 | $453.9265 | $453.92 | $453.90 | $454.00 | |