| 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 | $171.66 | 3.240% | $177.2218 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 5.574% | $180.1726 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.78 | 11.836% | $208.8873 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.50 | 10.405% | $36.9857 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 7.119% | $187.8867 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.52 | 13.435% | $73.1883 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.35 | 12.710% | $89.4354 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.87 | $953.7778 | $953.79 | $953.80 | $953.80 | |