| 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 | $171.36 | 3.130% | $176.7236 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.48 | 9.568% | $16.9611 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.68 | 13.155% | $34.716 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 12.331% | $171.4957 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 10.267% | $174.0454 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.45 | 8.511% | $255.4891 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.94 | 4.137% | $162.3912 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.42 | $991.8221 | $991.83 | $991.80 | $991.80 | |