| 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 | $170.50 | 3.797% | $176.9739 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.68 | 7.215% | $252.6843 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 8.465% | $64.6126 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.25 | 5.159% | $218.9936 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.95 | 7.554% | $19.3059 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.25 | 5.375% | $158.3259 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 12.140% | $277.3222 | $277.32 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.50 | $1,168.2184 | $1,168.21 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.20 | |