| 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 | $171.33 | 3.314% | $177.0079 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.84 | 10.702% | $217.9058 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.71 | 7.803% | $258.4146 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 8.725% | $30.8018 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.91 | 8.834% | $22.7572 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.28 | 13.625% | $15.0894 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.69 | 3.385% | $93.7599 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.09 | $815.7366 | $815.74 | $815.70 | $815.80 | |