| 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 | $171.59 | 3.585% | $177.7415 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.85 | 7.698% | $24.609 | $24.61 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.50 | 13.511% | $110.6732 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.73 | 3.458% | $156.9768 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.99 | 7.145% | $216.4222 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.99 | 8.238% | $114.7215 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.36 | 3.721% | $171.513 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.01 | $972.6572 | $972.65 | $972.60 | $972.60 | |