| 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 | $170.77 | 3.717% | $177.1175 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.35 | 5.367% | $247.9812 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.66 | 5.276% | $158.6088 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.84 | 11.825% | $69.1526 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.81 | 8.642% | $17.1763 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.81 | 10.825% | $78.4752 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.25 | 9.641% | $194.3387 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.49 | $942.8503 | $942.86 | $942.90 | $942.90 | |