| 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 | $169.58 | 4.402% | $177.0449 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.71 | 12.273% | $34.479 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.42 | 12.777% | $138.0616 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.63 | 11.359% | $173.308 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 9.655% | $23.3455 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.70 | 13.229% | $170.6361 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.88 | 5.347% | $254.8133 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.21 | $971.6884 | $971.69 | $971.70 | $971.60 | |